Biddulph Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Biddulph’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.9% below the UK average of 8.5. This position relative to national trends highlights the area’s relatively safe profile, though specific crime types reveal nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 53.3% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000—34% higher than the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s built-up character, where community spaces and local interactions could contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed at 12.5% of total crimes, though its rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 39% below the national average, suggesting effective community policing or low levels of disruptive activity. Public order offences, at 0.7 per 1,000, were 4% above the UK average, linked to seasonal factors such as the start of summer and increased public gatherings. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between higher rates of violent crime and lower property-related incidents, with the latter categories such as burglary and vehicle crime significantly below national averages. These trends align with Biddulph’s rural-urban hybrid setting, where community-focused initiatives may mitigate property crime while challenges in addressing violent incidents persist. The month’s context—marking the beginning of summer—may also influence patterns, as warmer weather and extended daylight hours could alter both criminal opportunities and public behaviour.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened vigilance during the summer season or transient activity in public spaces. Other theft also rose by 60%, from five to eight cases, while shoplifting increased by 50%, from two to three. These trends contrast with declines in property-related crimes: burglary dropped by two-thirds (from six to two), and vehicle crime fell by 57% (from seven to three). The reduction in burglary may partly explain Biddulph’s 12.9% below-average crime rate, as property crimes typically dominate in many areas. Violence and sexual offences, however, remain high—34% above the UK average—suggesting localized factors such as community dynamics or seasonal patterns may play a role.

Biddulph’s crime rate in June 2023 remained stable at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 0.8% increase from the previous month’s 7.3. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately four crimes reported each day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 136 residents underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, indicating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is comparatively low. The population context further highlights that Biddulph’s small size—home to 16,296 people—means each reported crime has a measurable impact on community awareness and local policing priorities.