Total Crime Rate
49.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Balfour Grove area has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Biddulph Moor , and the 148th 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 Balfour Grove (ST8 7SZ) in the last 12 months was 49.5 per 1,000 residents and was 16.5% higher 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 9 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 ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 35.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 32.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Balfour Grove (ST8 7SZ), the main crime hotspot is near Linnet Way. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 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 | Public order | Chaffinch Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Chaffinch Drive | Under investigation |
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