Biddulph Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Biddulph's overall crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.6% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, masks a complex picture shaped by seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 — 19% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area's character as a built-up district within the rural Staffordshire Moorlands, where higher population density in certain zones could contribute to elevated rates of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, by contrast, were significantly below the UK average, with the latter recording a 65% shortfall (0.2 vs 0.6 per 1,000). The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days — likely influenced patterns, reducing opportunities for shoplifting while increasing indoor gatherings that may contribute to anti-social behaviour. Criminal damage and arson (0.6 per 1,000) also showed a 5% increase over the UK average, linked to colder weather and increased home maintenance activity. These figures illustrate how local geography and demographics interact with broader national trends, creating a crime profile that is both distinct and contextually driven.

January 2024 witnessed stark fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences increasing by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents). This jump, alongside a 200% rise in drug-related crimes (from 1 to 3) and a 150% increase in other thefts (from 2 to 5), signals a marked shift in local dynamics. While these spikes may be influenced by post-holiday activity or transient populations, they contrast sharply with the 33.3% decrease in burglary, which fell from 3 to 2 incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though comprising 51% of total crimes, remained 19% above the UK average (3.1 vs 2.6 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. Residents should note that anti-social behaviour and shoplifting rates were significantly below the UK average, suggesting that community-specific factors may temper certain crime trends.

Biddulph's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 26.6% compared to December 2023, reflecting a shift in local patterns. This increase, from 4.9 to 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, highlights a growing need for vigilance. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 163 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of exposure for local residents. This rate, though lower than the UK average, demonstrates how crime can fluctuate month-to-month, influenced by factors such as seasonal transitions and local events. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Biddulph remains safer than the national average, the upward trend in specific categories requires attention from both residents and local authorities.