Total Crime Rate
39.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Biddulph Moor , and the 135th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Lane (ST8 7JY) in the last 12 months was 39.2 per 1,000 residents and was 7.7% lower than the Biddulph Moor average (42.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Lane (ST8 7JY), the main crime hotspot is near Hillside Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Biddulph Moor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hazel Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairfields Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Alders Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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