Total Crime Rate
22.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portland Drive area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Biddulph North , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 316 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 Portland Drive (ST8 6RY) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 23.4% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portland Drive (ST8 6RY), the main crime hotspot is near Ox-Hey Crescent. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Biddulph North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ox-Hey Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ox-Hey Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ox-Hey Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ox-Hey Crescent | — |
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