Crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands): statistics, rates and trends
1,043 crimes were recorded in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- Questions about crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (448), anti-social behaviour (166) and other theft (82) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 554th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | Staffordshire Moorlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,043 | 6,544 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.8 | 67.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,453 | 96,651 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,092 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (776). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,043 | 83.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 865 | 69.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 829 | 66.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 884 | 71.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,092 | 87.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 838 | 67.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 776 | 62.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 779 | 62.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 995 | 79.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded notably more possession of weapons (74% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (51% below) and vehicle crime (48% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 52 to 77 and anti-social behaviour rose from 119 to 166, while burglary fell from 44 to 27 and vehicle crime fell from 39 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 448 | 36.0 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 13.3 | 15.4 | +39% |
| Other theft | 82 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Public order | 80 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 4.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands); the highest is Stoke-on-Trent (139.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Werrington (62.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook | 524 | 75.9 | -9% |
| Werrington | 398 | 62.2 | -26% |
| Uttoxeter | 941 | 64.5 | -23% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 37,543 | 139.7 | +67% |
| Leek | 1,719 | 92.5 | +10% |
| Stone (Stafford) | 1,282 | 70.5 | -16% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8,182 | 103.1 | +23% |
| Ashbourne | 615 | 63.3 | -24% |
Of the 3 areas within Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), Cheadle West had the highest crime rate (107.1 per 1,000) and Cheadle North East the lowest (57.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle West | Neighbourhood | 5,060 | 542 | 107.1 |
| Cheadle South East | Neighbourhood | 3,649 | 285 | 78.1 |
| Cheadle North East | Neighbourhood | 3,744 | 216 | 57.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Baddeley Street” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Baddeley Street | 52 |
| On or near Attlee Road | 38 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Tape Street | 30 |
| On or near Watt Place | 27 |
| On or near Church Street | 26 |
| On or near Oak Street | 24 |
| On or near Wetherby Close | 24 |
| On or near Beaver Drive | 23 |
Of the 877 crimes in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 166 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 373 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) has an estimated population of 12,453 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (30%, against 22%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) a safe place to live?
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) recorded 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 554th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 448 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
Is crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) was up 21% on the year before: 1,043 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 865 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?
About 12,453 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) 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.