Total Crime Rate
51.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cowall Moor Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Biddulph North , and the 142nd highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cowall Moor Lane (ST13 8QN) in the last 12 months was 51.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.7% higher than the Biddulph North average (29.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 118.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cowall Moor Lane (ST13 8QN), the main crime hotspot is near Cowallmoor Lane, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Biddulph North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cowallmoor Lane | — |
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