Biddulph Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Biddulph's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 8.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This disparity highlights a distinct local pattern, as the built-up area within Staffordshire Moorlands experiences a crime profile markedly different from the national trend. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing to 43.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 31.5% and criminal damage and arson at 5.6%. These figures suggest a combination of community dynamics and environmental factors, with the area's rural yet developed character likely influencing crime patterns. The start of summer in June, marked by longer daylight hours and the onset of tourism in nearby coastal and rural regions, may have contributed to increased social activity in Biddulph's public spaces. This seasonal context could explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which often correlate with higher foot traffic and extended evening hours. Violent crime rates in Biddulph were 33% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the town's role as a hub for local services and amenities, drawing both residents and visitors. Conversely, property crime rates remained relatively low, with shoplifting and burglary figures falling significantly below UK averages. This contrast may be attributed to Biddulph's smaller retail footprint and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives. The data also reveals a striking anomaly: while public order offences were 32% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour was 97% above, suggesting a localised challenge in managing disruptive conduct during peak summer months. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions that address both the specific crime types dominating Biddulph and the broader socioeconomic factors shaping the area's security landscape.

June 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Biddulph's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 309.1% compared to the previous month, marking the largest increase in any category. This spike, from 11 to 45 incidents, suggests a potential link to the start of summer, when increased social activity in public spaces may have contributed to heightened tensions. Concurrently, other theft rose by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents, while robbery—previously unrecorded—emerged as a new category with 3 reported cases. These figures contrast sharply with the 66.7% declines in burglary and other crime, which dropped from 3 to 1 each, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in domestic activity or targeted enforcement efforts. Biddulph's violent crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 (43.4% of total crimes) was 33% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a divergence that may be attributed to the area's role as a service hub for surrounding rural communities. Conversely, public order offences were 32% below the UK average, a trend that could be explained by the town's relatively small population and the effectiveness of local policing strategies. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the 309.1% rise in anti-social behaviour, which may indicate a need for community engagement initiatives to address underlying factors contributing to such a sharp increase.

Biddulph's crime rate in June 2025 was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, a 55.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This sharp rise places the area in stark contrast to the UK average, where crime rates typically show more gradual fluctuations. On a daily basis, Biddulph experienced approximately 5 reported crimes per day in June, a figure that may seem high to residents accustomed to the area's generally low crime history. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 114 residents, a ratio that, while not alarmingly high in absolute terms, underscores the need for vigilance during peak summer activity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Biddulph's 16,296 residents faced a higher exposure to violence and sexual offences compared to the national average. With 62 such incidents reported, the area's rate of 3.8 per 1,000 was 33% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may be linked to the town's function as a regional centre for services and amenities. This elevated rate of violent crime contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where violent crime typically constitutes a smaller share of total incidents. Meanwhile, Biddulph's property crime rate remained lower than the national average, with shoplifting and burglary figures falling by 52% and 64% respectively. These disparities highlight the area's unique challenges in managing violent crime while maintaining relatively low levels of property-related offences, a balance that may be influenced by both local policing strategies and the town's demographic characteristics.