Staffordshire Moorlands
At a glance, population and employment estimates for Staffordshire Moorlands.
- Population
- 98,427
- People in Employment
- 42,510 (76.3%)
- People Inactive
- 11,650 (20.9%)
- People Unemployed
- 1,575 (2.8%)
- Number Of Jobs
- 35k
- Median Salary
- £27,177
- Mean Salary
- £30,603
Crime Statistics
Housing Statistics
Business & Salaries
Crime Statistics
You can view the number of crimes per crime type for this year and the previous. You can also see the trend for each crime type, which shows if crimes committed are getting better, worse or no change.
We also list all of the parliamentary wards for Staffordshire Moorlands. You'll be able to see the crimes for this year so far and also how many crimes per 1000 people.
If you need to see crimes on a street level, you can use the interactive crime map which shows you crimes and their outcome.
Crime rate by type in Staffordshire Moorlands for 2024
Staffordshire Moorlands most common type of crime is: Violence and sexual offences. In 2023 there were 3,236 crimes and in 2022 there were 3,050 crimes. Which is an increase of 186 crimes.
| Crime Type | Previous Year | Crimes This Year | Trend vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,236 | 244 |
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| Anti-social behaviour | 1,030 | 66 |
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| Criminal damage and arson | 596 | 38 |
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| Other theft | 444 | 34 |
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| Public order | 620 | 30 |
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| Shoplifting | 246 | 19 |
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| Vehicle crime | 246 | 14 |
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| Drugs | 127 | 10 |
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| Burglary | 163 | 8 |
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| Other crime | 135 | 4 |
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| Possession of weapons | 45 | 3 |
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| Robbery | 20 | 1 |
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| Theft from the person | 28 | 1 |
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| Bicycle theft | 18 | 0 |
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Number of crimes for Electoral Wards in Staffordshire Moorlands
Think of Electoral Wards as the boundaries your local councillors represent in your area. Electoral Wards will help you get a better picture of how much crime takes place in and around the places you live.
Werrington has the highest crime rate of all the wards in Staffordshire Moorlands, with 846 crimes and 92 crimes per 1000 people. Whilst Ipstones has 47 crimes and 26 crimes per 1000 people.
| Name | Crimes in 2024 | Crimes per 1000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Leek South | 43 | 7 |
| Leek East | 40 | 8 |
| Biddulph East | 38 | 6 |
| Leek North | 36 | 6 |
| Cheadle West | 29 | 6 |
| Biddulph West | 27 | 5 |
| Forsbrook | 25 | 5 |
| Biddulph South | 24 | 15 |
| Leek West | 21 | 5 |
| Brown Edge and Endon | 19 | 4 |
| Cheddleton | 18 | 3 |
| Dane | 17 | 11 |
| Biddulph North | 17 | 3 |
| Alton | 15 | 10 |
| Cheadle South East | 13 | 4 |
| Checkley | 12 | 2 |
| Caverswall | 10 | 6 |
| Cheadle North East | 10 | 3 |
| Horton | 7 | 4 |
| Biddulph Moor | 7 | 4 |
| Manifold | 7 | 4 |
| Cellarhead | 6 | 2 |
| Churnet | 5 | 2 |
| Hamps Valley | 5 | 3 |
| Bagnall and Stanley | 5 | 3 |
| Ipstones | 4 | 2 |
| Werrington | 0 | 0 |
Crime map for Staffordshire Moorlands
Showing crimes from the beginning of the year up until 2024-08. Each Marker on the map represents a crime. Click on the marker to find out more about the crime. Please note, all crime locations are approximate.
Housing Statistics
View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year. You can also see property prices over time using our interactive chart.
Average property prices by year for Staffordshire Moorlands
The average property price in Staffordshire Moorlands is lower than the UK average of: £290,000. A low average house price could be an indicator of a less wealthy area. Crime rates could also be higher in such areas.
| Year | Avg. Detached Price | Avg. Semi-Detached Price | Avg. Terraced Price | Avg. Flat Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £323,234.49 | £212,601.35 | £165,239.42 | £109,621.61 |
| 2022 | £312,786.08 | £206,059.20 | £161,055.13 | £107,092.77 |
| 2021 | £284,583.36 | £187,718.98 | £147,293.18 | £101,727.83 |
| 2020 | £258,786.59 | £172,249.68 | £134,731.87 | £96,226.59 |
| 2019 | £250,360.34 | £166,568.50 | £130,598.76 | £96,134.38 |
| 2018 | £237,647.25 | £157,858.78 | £123,995.17 | £92,643.40 |
| 2017 | £233,113.37 | £154,354.34 | £121,896.94 | £92,817.64 |
| 2016 | £216,675.63 | £143,963.67 | £114,182.68 | £85,958.19 |
| 2015 | £208,523.01 | £138,937.67 | £110,277.84 | £82,835.00 |
| 2014 | £198,927.99 | £133,035.23 | £106,393.41 | £79,684.25 |
| 2013 | £191,356.53 | £128,110.47 | £102,504.17 | £77,378.98 |
| 2012 | £189,451.21 | £126,917.65 | £101,612.66 | £77,125.77 |
| 2011 | £192,751.84 | £128,281.68 | £102,953.30 | £79,099.10 |
| 2010 | £194,872.24 | £130,700.81 | £105,321.69 | £80,028.89 |
Property prices over time for Staffordshire Moorlands
Showing crimes from 2010 up until August 2024. You can use the interactive chart to zoom in on a timeframe to see greater detail.
Employment and Annual Salary information for Staffordshire Moorlands
The median salary in Staffordshire Moorlands is £27,177 and the mean salary in Staffordshire Moorlands is £30,603.00. The median value is a better indicator of salary in a region since the mean salary can be skewed by a small number of people that are high earners.
- Number of Jobs (thousands)
- 35k
- Median Salary
- £27,177
- Annual Percentage Change
- 4.9%
- Mean Salary
- £30,603
Salary comparison between Staffordshire Moorlands and West Midlands
See how Staffordshire Moorlands compares to the rest of West Midlands . Jobs per thousand, median and mean salary as well as annual percentage vs last year.
The highest median salary in West Midlands is £31,534 in Solihull and the lowest median salary is £0 in Wychavon. Staffordshire Moorlands ranks 11 out of 30 in terms of median salary.
| Location | Annual Percentage Change | Mean Salary | Annual Percentage Change | ||
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| Solihull | 71k | £31,534 | 3.8% | £39,183 | 0.0% |
| Stratford-on-Avon | 50k | £31,528 | 16.7% | £36,940 | 4.5% |
| Rugby | 49k | £31,514 | 9.4% | £34,326 | 8.8% |
| North Warwickshire | 22k | £30,998 | 13.8% | £33,797 | 4.5% |
| Lichfield | 40k | £30,556 | 6.4% | £36,651 | 6.9% |
| Warwick | 60k | £29,940 | -0.2% | £38,938 | 2.6% |
| Stafford | 50k | £29,730 | 13.3% | £34,630 | 14.7% |
| Bromsgrove | 39k | £28,714 | -2.4% | £35,260 | 2.8% |
| South Staffordshire | 37k | £28,260 | 1.7% | £31,128 | 5.5% |
| Worcester | 42k | £27,820 | 5.8% | £33,375 | 10.7% |
| Coventry | 104k | £27,766 | 7.9% | £31,736 | 7.8% |
| Tamworth | 27k | £26,902 | 11.5% | £28,616 | 7.4% |
| Malvern Hills | 24k | £26,626 | 2.3% | £32,046 | 5.1% |
| East Staffordshire | 45k | £26,521 | 11.5% | £30,847 | 15.0% |
| Wolverhampton | 75k | £26,410 | 8.8% | £32,641 | 20.0% |
| Telford and Wrekin UA | 69k | £26,337 | 12.8% | £28,687 | 13.4% |
| Wyre Forest | 36k | £26,221 | 6.1% | £29,622 | 5.3% |
| Shropshire UA | 118k | £26,221 | 10.4% | £31,078 | 10.6% |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | 57k | £26,045 | 4.1% | £28,759 | 5.8% |
| Dudley | 100k | £26,006 | 1.7% | £29,416 | 3.9% |
| Birmingham | 260k | £25,495 | 5.0% | £29,949 | 6.6% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 45k | £25,167 | 3.6% | £27,028 | 3.9% |
| Cannock Chase | 37k | £24,736 | -4.6% | £26,699 | -1.4% |
| Stoke-on-Trent UA | 93k | £24,439 | 7.3% | £26,267 | 3.0% |
| Redditch | 33k | £24,307 | 1.0% | £30,488 | 8.2% |
| Walsall | 82k | £23,914 | 3.9% | £26,154 | -2.3% |
| Sandwell | 108k | £23,746 | 3.9% | £27,980 | 11.2% |
| Herefordshire UA | 69k | £23,659 | 7.1% | £27,391 | 5.2% |
| Wychavon | 45k | £0 | 0.0% | £28,816 | 4.3% |
See how Staffordshire Moorlands compares to other areas in West Midlands
Number of businesses by industry for Staffordshire Moorlands
You can swipe right on the table to view all the rows
| Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing | Production | Construction | Motor Trades | Wholesale | Retail | Transport & Storage | Accommodation & Food | Information & Communication | Finance & Insurance | Property | Professional, Scientific & Technical | Business administration | Public Administration & Defence | Education | Health | Arts & Entertainment |
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| 900 | 295 | 565 | 150 | 130 | 235 | 175 | 270 | 115 | 50 | 95 | 425 | 300 | 25 | 50 | 110 | 205 |