Biddulph Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Biddulph's crime profile in November 2025, comprising 35.9% of all reported crimes. At 4.8 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate was 34.2% below the UK average of 7.3, a marked contrast to the national profile. This built-up area within the Staffordshire Moorlands recorded 78 total crimes, with violent offences (28 cases) and anti-social behaviour (19 cases) forming the most significant share of incidents. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, dark evenings, and the early stages of the Christmas shopping season—likely interacts with local factors to shape these patterns. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests a focus on community safety initiatives in high-traffic areas. The relatively low property crime rate (15 cases) and sharp decline in criminal damage and arson (down 61.5% from October) may reflect seasonal changes in outdoor activity and the impact of community policing efforts. This data illustrates a combination of local demographics, geography, and temporal factors, with Biddulph's crime profile diverging from the national trend.

November 2025 saw significant month-on-month shifts in Biddulph's crime mix, with three categories surging by over 100%: 'other crime' (up 250% from 2 to 7 cases), 'drugs' (up 200% from 1 to 3), and 'vehicle crime' (up 100% from 1 to 2). These increases, while modest in absolute terms, warrant attention given the sharp contrast to declines in criminal damage and arson (down 61.5%), burglary (down 50%), and public order offences (down 45.5%). The area's violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents was 34% below the UK average for this category, a striking divergence from the national trend. Anti-social behaviour, however, slightly exceeded the UK average (1.2 vs 1.1 per 1,000), suggesting localized pressures in public spaces. 'other crime'—which includes non-specific incidents—jumped to 7 cases, a 250% increase from October. This spike, though unclassified in detail, may reflect underreported or emerging patterns requiring further investigation. The overall property crime rate (15 cases) remained well below the UK average, with shoplifting (1 case) at 84% below the national figure, potentially linked to the area's lower retail density compared to urban centres.

Biddulph's November 2025 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 26.3% decrease from October's 6.5, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Translating this to daily context, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the month—a figure that, while low, highlights the persistent nature of crime in a built-up area. On a population-scaled basis, one reported crime occurred for every 209 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that underscores the relatively low risk of victimization compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when considering Biddulph's status as a small built-up area within the Staffordshire Moorlands, where rural isolation and lower population density may naturally suppress certain types of crime. The contrast between Biddulph's crime profile and the UK average becomes even more pronounced when examining specific categories: for instance, the area's vehicle crime rate was 75% below the national figure, possibly due to fewer commuter parking zones or lower traffic density. These comparisons reveal a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a markedly lower risk profile than the national average, shaped by its geographic and demographic characteristics.