Biddulph Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant force shaping Biddulph's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 41.4% of all reported crimes. This category, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placed the area 28% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend where such offences account for 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000—6.8% above the UK average—was driven by a combination of violent incidents and anti-social behaviour, which itself was 105% above the UK rate. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 30.5% of total crimes, may be linked to the seasonal influx of university students and the start of the academic term, which often brings heightened social activity to built-up areas like Biddulph. Criminal damage and arson, though smaller in volume (8.6% of total crimes), also exceeded the UK average by 32%, suggesting potential challenges in managing property-related disputes. The interplay between local demographics and seasonal rhythms appears to play a significant role in shaping crime patterns, with the transition into autumn potentially influencing patterns of public disorder and property damage. While property crimes remained relatively low (26 total cases, or 20.3% of all crimes), the sharp rise in burglary and other theft cases highlights areas requiring closer attention.

September 2025 marked sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft cases surging by 400% (from 1 to 5) and burglary jumping by 300% (from 2 to 8). These increases, alongside a 100% rise in drug-related incidents, contrasted with declines in vehicle crime (-66.7%) and shoplifting (-66.7%). The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 41.4% of all reported crimes—placed this category 28% above the UK average, highlighting a stark divergence from national trends. Anti-social behaviour, at 30.5% of total crimes, was 105% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as increased social activity during the university freshers' period may be contributing. Meanwhile, public order offences fell 30%, and vehicle crime dropped sharply, potentially reflecting seasonal changes in mobility patterns.

Biddulph's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 7.9 per 1,000 residents, a 29.1% increase from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This places the area above the UK average and reflects a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately four crimes reported each day, a figure that, while not uncommon for built-up areas, warrants attention given the context of seasonal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 127 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 16,296 people. When compared to the previous month, the rise in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour suggests a growing challenge in maintaining public safety, particularly as September transitions into a period of increased social interaction and activity.