Cheadle Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 saw an unexpected spike in public order crimes in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), which rose by 400% compared to January. This surge, from one incident to five, contrasts sharply with the overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents—25.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile remains dominated by violence and sexual offences (23 cases, 38.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (12 cases, 20.0%). These figures align with Cheadle’s character as a semi-rural built-up area, where low population density (12,102 residents) and limited nightlife infrastructure may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the sharp rise in public order incidents during a typically low-activity winter month raises questions about local factors, such as community events or transient populations, that could have contributed to the anomaly. Seasonal patterns in Cheadle often see a pre-spring lull, but this month’s data suggests a temporary disruption. Violence and sexual offences, while still the largest category, fell by 25.8% from January’s 31 cases, reflecting the impact of colder weather on outdoor activity and social interactions. The area’s property crime rate (16 cases) remains low, with vehicle crime (4 cases) and burglary (3 cases) both below UK averages. These trends may be consistent with Cheadle’s limited retail and commercial presence, which reduces opportunities for theft compared to larger urban centres.

February’s data reveals stark contrasts in crime trends, particularly in public order offences, which surged by 400% compared to January, marking the most dramatic shift in the month. This increase—from one incident to five—occurred despite the winter season’s typically low outdoor activity, suggesting potential links to local events or transient populations. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 25.8% (31 to 23 cases), a decline that may be influenced by colder weather reducing social gatherings. The area’s property crime rate (16 cases) remains well below UK averages, with burglary (3 cases) and vehicle crime (4 cases) both underperforming nationally. Shoplifting rose by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), a figure that could reflect seasonal shopping patterns or targeted retail activity in Cheadle’s limited commercial zones. Anti-social behaviour (12 cases) stayed stable, but its rate (1.0 per 1,000) was 3% above the UK average, highlighting a small but consistent challenge. For residents, the most immediate insight is the sharp increase in public order incidents: with five cases reported in February, this represents a significant spike that may warrant community attention. Other categories, such as criminal damage and arson (2 cases, 58% below UK average) and drugs (1 case, 60% below UK average), remained unusually low, reinforcing Cheadle’s status as a relatively safe area with limited exposure to certain crime types.

Cheadle’s crime rate in February 2025 rose slightly from 4.6 per 1,000 in January to 5.0 per 1,000, a 7.1% increase. This places the area’s rate 1.7 per 1,000 below the UK average, despite the overall rate being 25.4% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, Cheadle experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in February, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s small population of 12,102 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores Cheadle’s relatively low crime density, even as specific categories like public order offences show volatility. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 400% increase in public order crimes, these incidents still represent a small fraction of the area’s total population. In comparison to the previous month, the rise in crime rate is tempered by the broader context of Cheadle’s consistently low crime profile. Residents are unlikely to encounter crime frequently, but the spike in public order incidents in February suggests a need for local awareness or targeted interventions. The area’s crime picture remains one of controlled stability, with most categories far below UK averages, even as seasonal fluctuations occasionally disrupt the pattern.