Crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands): statistics, rates and trends
1,035 crimes were recorded in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) at a glance
- Crime trends in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- Types of crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- Streets with the most crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- Population and deprivation in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- Questions about crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- About this data
1,035 crimes were recorded in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 464 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) has the 562nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | Staffordshire Moorlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,035 | 6,517 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.1 | 67.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,453 | 96,651 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,057 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (763). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,035 | 83.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 848 | 68.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 825 | 66.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 926 | 74.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,057 | 84.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 833 | 66.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 763 | 61.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 806 | 64.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 976 | 78.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 90 |
| December 2025 | 98 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+67%) and public order (+52%). The largest falls were in burglary (-52%) and vehicle crime (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 464 | 37.3 | 1.09 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 11.2 | 0.73 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 6.6 | 0.97 | +67% |
| Public order | 82 | 6.6 | 0.99 | +52% |
| Other theft | 81 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +37% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 4.3 | 0.51 | +194% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -11% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.0 | 0.95 | +39% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -52% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.5 | 1.57 | +90% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +260% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 464 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 194% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 260% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook | 530 | 76.8 | -8% |
| Werrington | 381 | 59.5 | -28% |
| Uttoxeter | 959 | 65.7 | -21% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 37,321 | 138.9 | +67% |
| Leek | 1,714 | 92.3 | +11% |
| Stone (Stafford) | 1,263 | 69.4 | -16% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8,214 | 103.5 | +24% |
| Ashbourne | 625 | 64.3 | -23% |
3 areas within Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cheadle West had the highest rate (102.2 per 1,000) and Cheadle North East the lowest (60.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle West | Neighbourhood | 5,060 | 517 | 102.2 |
| Cheadle South East | Neighbourhood | 3,649 | 290 | 79.5 |
| Cheadle North East | Neighbourhood | 3,744 | 228 | 60.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Baddeley Street | 49 |
| On or near Attlee Road | 39 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 38 |
| On or near Wetherby Close | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Tape Street | 27 |
| On or near Watt Place | 25 |
| On or near Beaver Drive | 23 |
| On or near Oak Street | 23 |
| On or near Robina Drive | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 389 | 37.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 140 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 6.4% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) has an estimated population of 12,453. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) a safe place to live?
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 464 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (140).
Is crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) was up 22% on the year before: 1,035 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 848 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.