Biddulph Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Biddulph's November 2023 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places it 33.3% below the UK average, a figure that underscores its status as a relatively safe built-up area within the Staffordshire Moorlands. The most significant category by volume was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.7% of all reported crimes (37 incidents), though this rate (2.3 per 1,000) remains 11% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 9.9% of total crimes (8 incidents) at a rate of 0.5 per 1,000—52% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November, marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping, may have influenced these patterns. While violent crime rates decreased by 47.1% compared to October, the surge in public order offences (+250%) and 'other crime' (+200%) suggests a shift in criminal activity that warrants further analysis. The area's low crime profile, combined with its rural-urban hybrid character, likely contributes to its consistently lower rates compared to the UK average, though the specific factors driving these trends require deeper local investigation.

November 2023 saw marked fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 250% (from 2 to 7 incidents) and other crime increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3). These spikes, alongside a 100% rise in robbery, contrast sharply with a 75% drop in shoplifting (from 4 to 1) and a 47.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences (from 70 to 37). The most striking deviation from the UK average is the 54% higher rate of 'other crime' in Biddulph (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the national figure of 0.1 per 1,000. This category's sharp increase may reflect unreported or under-recorded activities, though further data would be needed to confirm. Meanwhile, burglary in Biddulph (0.4 per 1,000) was 18% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), suggesting a localised concentration of property-related incidents. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal factors and specific local conditions.

Biddulph's November 2023 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 27.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.9, reflecting a sustained trend of reduced criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 201 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. Daily crime statistics show an average of three crimes per day, a consistent metric that aligns with the area's character as a relatively low-crime built-up area. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to the absence of a national daily crime figure. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Biddulph remains a safer area compared to the UK overall, with the most significant reductions observed in shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. These trends may be influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the timing of local events, though can be established from the data alone.