Crime Rate in Stepping Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stepping Hill

The total recorded crimes in Stepping Hill, Stockport, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stepping Hill crime rate of 0.07 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 Stepping Hill, encompassing approximately 40,487 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stepping Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Stepping Hill?

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

  • Relative to Stockport:

    • In 2024, Stepping Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Stockport average, with 9 crimes compared to 7. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stepping Hill witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stepping Hill had fewer crimes than the Stockport average, with 11 crimes compared to 29. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Stepping Hill witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stockport, Stepping Hill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stepping Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stepping Hill has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Stockport, UK

In 2024, the total Stepping Hill crimes were 9. The crime rate of Stepping Hill in 2024 was 0.22 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Stockport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stepping Hill were around 11 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.27 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Stockport.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stockport)CrimesRank (Stockport)CrimesRank (Stockport)
Heald Green1 55 8297 1
Edgeley and Cheadle Heath1 367 1122 2
Marple South and High Lane2 23 132 15
Cheadle and Gatley1 64 1012 3
Heatons NorthNA NA7 36 11
Marple NorthNA NA3 1412 4
Hazel GroveNA NA7 411 5
Bredbury Green and Romiley1 42 164 14
Brinnington and CentralNA NA6 57 10
Bramhall South and WoodfordNA NA6 610 8
Bredbury and WoodleyNA NA5 711 7
Cheadle Hulme SouthNA NA3 1510 9
Reddish NorthNA NA4 96 12
Cheadle Hulme NorthNA NA4 11NA NA
ManorNA NA3 121 18
Davenport and Cale GreenNA NA2 176 13
Heatons SouthNA NA1 191 16
OffertonNA NA1 181 17

Stepping Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243

A total of 4 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stepping Hill in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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