Kidsgrove Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Kidsgrove, the crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 in April 2025 means a 1-in-144 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate, 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, positions the built-up area as comparatively safer than the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 44.3% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 that is 19% above the UK average. This may be linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where interactions in public areas can heighten vulnerability. Anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) also contribute significantly, with the latter 30% above the UK average. These trends align with April's seasonal context—Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity likely driving incidents in public spaces. While shoplifting remains 55% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.7 per 1,000), this may reflect the area's retail environment or effective local enforcement strategies. The overall crime profile suggests a balance between community-focused policing and the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 450% increase in public order crimes, rising from 2 to 11 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in vehicle crime and 150% increase in shoplifting, contrasts with declines in other theft (-60%) and other crime (-33.3%). Violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000, remain 19% above the UK average, highlighting persistent local challenges in this category. Shoplifting in Kidsgrove was 55% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's retail mix or enforcement strategies. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with public order offences likely influenced by Easter-related events and increased foot traffic in the built-up area.

Kidsgrove's crime rate in April 2025 rose 17.8% compared to March's 5.9 per 1,000, reaching 7.0 per 1,000. This translates to approximately 4 crimes reported daily across the built-up area, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents' routine exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a ratio that, when considered alongside the area's population of 15,240, illustrates the relative scale of incidents. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with a small urban centre's typical profile, where concentrated populations and limited public spaces may contribute to higher per-capita rates compared to more dispersed rural areas. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the directional shift from March highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of seasonal patterns, particularly during periods of increased outdoor activity.