Crime Rate in Manifold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Manifold

The total recorded crimes in Manifold, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Manifold crime rate of 108.11 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Manifold, encompassing approximately 18 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Manifold Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Windyridge with total crimes: 1
  • Douse Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Manifold?

To understand the safety of Manifold, we need to analyze Manifold crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Manifold demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 48 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Manifold recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Manifold had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 44 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Manifold recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Staffordshire Moorlands, Manifold has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Manifold Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Manifold has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 108.11 ranking 26th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Manifold crimes were 48. The crime rate of Manifold in 2024 was 2594.59 (year) or 216.22 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Manifold were around 44 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2378.38 (year) or 198.20 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Manifold)CrimesRank (Manifold)CrimesRank (Manifold)
Biddulph East42 4614 3568 1
Leek North53 1683 1473 4
Leek East51 3642 2524 2
Leek South51 2520 4490 3
Biddulph West34 7508 5431 5
Caverswall36 5492 6384 7
Cheadle West33 8396 7403 6
Forsbrook34 6299 9334 8
Dane30 9363 8249 10
Cheadle South East23 11272 10256 9
Hamps Valley30 10210 14222 12
Cheadle North East17 14230 12228 11
Checkley22 12261 11199 14
Leek West13 17197 16215 13
Cellarhead20 13216 13118 22
Cheddleton9 20152 19190 15
Brown Edge and Endon15 15199 15169 16
Biddulph North15 16168 17150 18
Biddulph South5 24127 21156 17
HortonNA NA153 18150 19
Werrington12 18108 2399 24
Alton10 19138 20133 20
Bagnall and Stanley6 22106 24130 21
Churnet8 21119 22100 23
Biddulph Moor5 2352 2669 25
Ipstones3 2588 2549 26

Manifold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Manifold in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Manifold postcode area is presented below.

1. Windyridge (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Douse Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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