Total Crime Rate
59.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Hawksworth Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Cheddleton , and the 125th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hawksworth Close (ST13 8HH) in the last 12 months was 59.8 per 1,000 residents and was 77.6% higher than the Cheddleton average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hawksworth Close (ST13 8HH), the main crime hotspot is near Thornhill Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Thornhill Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Thornhill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Thornhill Road | Under investigation |
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