Crime in Biddulph: statistics, rates and trends
1,291 crimes were recorded in Biddulph in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Biddulph at a glance
- Crime trends in Biddulph
- Types of crime in Biddulph
- Biddulph compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Biddulph
- Streets with the most crime in Biddulph
- What happened after crimes were reported in Biddulph
- Demographics of Biddulph
- Questions about crime in Biddulph
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (511), anti-social behaviour (295) and criminal damage and arson (120) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 640th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Biddulph | Staffordshire Moorlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,291 | 6,544 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.5 | 67.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,449 | 96,651 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Biddulph peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,316 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,000). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,291 | 78.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,316 | 80.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,160 | 70.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,308 | 79.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,209 | 73.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,000 | 60.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,020 | 62.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,184 | 72.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,194 | 72.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 122 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (71% below) and other theft (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 233 to 295, while shoplifting fell from 65 to 41 and public order fell from 123 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 511 | 31.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 295 | 17.9 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 85 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 46 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Biddulph; the highest is Stoke-on-Trent (139.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Alsager (57.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Biddulph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove | 1,422 | 91.3 | +16% |
| Congleton | 2,345 | 70.6 | -10% |
| Alsager | 928 | 57.4 | -27% |
| Leek | 1,719 | 92.5 | +18% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 37,543 | 139.7 | +78% |
| Werrington | 398 | 62.2 | -21% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8,182 | 103.1 | +31% |
| Sandbach | 899 | 68.1 | -13% |
Of the 4 areas within Biddulph, Biddulph West had the highest crime rate (110.8 per 1,000) and Biddulph North the lowest (30.9), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddulph West | Neighbourhood | 5,019 | 556 | 110.8 |
| Biddulph East | Neighbourhood | 6,171 | 513 | 83.1 |
| Biddulph South | Neighbourhood | 1,631 | 112 | 68.7 |
| Biddulph North | Neighbourhood | 5,413 | 167 | 30.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Biddulph over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Meadows Way” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Meadows Way | 104 |
| On or near Cross Street | 59 |
| On or near Crossfield Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
| On or near John Street | 24 |
| On or near Kingsfield Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Station Road | 21 |
| On or near Villa Close | 21 |
| On or near Childerplay Road | 19 |
Of the 996 crimes in Biddulph with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 295 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 413 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 225 | 22.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 160 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Biddulph has an estimated population of 16,449 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Biddulph average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Biddulph | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Biddulph a safe place to live?
Biddulph recorded 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 640th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Biddulph?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 511 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (295).
Is crime in Biddulph going up or down?
Recorded crime in Biddulph was down 2% on the year before: 1,291 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,316 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Biddulph?
About 16,449 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Biddulph?
Biddulph is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.