Biddulph Crime Overview
Biddulph is among the top 20 safest small towns in Staffordshire, and is the 86th most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 201 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Biddulph in 2020 was 19 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 54% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 29 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Biddulph is the 32nd safest small town, and the 2,484th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2020, Biddulph was the worst small town in Staffordshire for other theft, with 10 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.49 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2020 was also a bad month for Biddulph residents, when it was Staffordshire's most dangerous small town for public order, recording 8 crimes at a rate of 0.39 per 1,000 residents. Biddulph recorded 7 reports of drugs during February 2019, making its crime rate of 0.34 the worst small town for drugs in Staffordshire that month.
The most common crimes in Biddulph are violence and sexual offences, with 222 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 11. This is 70% lower than 2019's figure of 377 offences and a difference of 7.64 from 2019's crime rate of 19. Biddulph's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 450% from 2019's figure of 11 crimes.
Compare Biddulph to other towns and cities
See how Biddulph shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Biddulph and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Biddulph Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Biddulph This Year
| Biddulph | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 205 | 10.10 | 15,935 | 14.03 | 39% safer |
| Burglary | 15 | 0.74 | 2,025 | 1.78 | 141% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 62 | 3.05 | 4,177 | 3.68 | 21% safer |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.25 | 942 | 0.83 | 232% safer |
| Other Crime | 8 | 0.39 | 761 | 0.67 | 72% safer |
| Other Theft | 27 | 1.33 | 2,877 | 2.53 | 90% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.10 | 282 | 0.25 | 150% safer |
| Public Order | 26 | 1.28 | 1,847 | 1.63 | 27% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.10 | 322 | 0.28 | 180% safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.39 | 1,867 | 1.64 | 321% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 0.44 | 2,022 | 1.78 | 305% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 222 | 10.93 | 15,600 | 13.74 | 26% safer |
Crime in Biddulph Compared To Staffordshire
Biddulph Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey | 116 | 14.48 | 31% safer |
| Stapenhill | 127 | 15.93 | 19% safer |
| Codsall | 127 | 15.95 | 19% safer |
| Winshill | 141 | 16.41 | 16% safer |
| Wombourne | 263 | 18.41 | 3.3% safer |
| Biddulph | 386 | 19.01 | - |
| Brewood and Coven | 144 | 19.13 | 0.63% more dangerous |
| Audley Rural | 171 | 20.00 | 5.0% more dangerous |
| Stone | 350 | 20.61 | 8% more dangerous |
| Rugeley | 383 | 21.53 | 12% more dangerous |
| Uttoxeter | 296 | 21.98 | 14% more dangerous |
Biddulph Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 23 | 20 | 21 | 10 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.74 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.79 | 0.25 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.5 | 0.94 | 0.84 | 0.39 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.2 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.54 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.30 | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.69 | 0.15 | 1.2 | 0.39 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.44 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 24 | 19 | 11 | Safer |
Changes In Biddulph's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Biddulph to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Biddulph | 19.01 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 72% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 75% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 77% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 78% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 78% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 80% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 82% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 82% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 86% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 86% more dangerous |
Crime in Biddulph's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddulph Central | 263 | 31 | First |
| Biddulph North & Brownlees | 79 | 13 | Second |
Crime in Biddulph During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Biddulph change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Biddulph saw a 233% increase in other theft. Biddulph saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during September, when it fell by 96% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -10% | - | -27% | -93% | - | - | -96% | - | - | +10% |
| Burglary | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -50% | +11% | -47% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -37% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +67% | +233% | -71% | - | - | - | - | - | - | +200% |
| Public Order | +20% | +100% | -90% | - | - | - | - | - | - | +33% |
| Shoplifting | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +12% | -9% | -53% | - | - | - | - | -93% | - | +90% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Biddulph
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Biddulph's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021