Waterhouses Rural — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Staffordshire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Waterhouses covers around 100 square miles of Peak National Park and is at the northern tip of Staffordshire, bordering Derbyshire to the east and Cheshire to the west. Home to more than 20 rural villages, it also includes the picturesque and popular tourist areas of Dovedale and the Manifold Valley.
Contact the team
- telephone
- 101
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Staffordshire Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
49 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (44): ▲ 5 (11%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences28 · 57%
- Other theft5 · 10%
- Other crime5 · 10%
- Anti-social behaviour4 · 8%
- Criminal damage and arson2 · 4%
- Vehicle crime2 · 4%
- Burglary1 · 2%
- Drugs1 · 2%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
38 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect16 · 42%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified10 · 26%
- Awaiting court outcome6 · 16%
- Local resolution5 · 13%
- Action to be taken by another organisation1 · 3%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Road safety and speeding.
We are working with the Safer Roads Partnership and our roads policing unit to deploy in the area to support our neighbourhood officers and tackle concerns. Over the winter period, officers will be focussing on road safety in the area and carrying out operations to reduce the risk of speeding and collisions.
Set: 2025-09-01
Theft from businesses
We want to inform all members of the community about a recent increase in thefts targeting businesses in our area, with a particular focus on oil theft. This issue is not isolated—it reflects a broader regional trend impacting commercial enterprises, especially those in the catering industry. Local police are actively investigating these incidents and will follow up on all reports to identify suspects and prevent further losses. Your vigilance is crucial. If you witness any suspicious activity or notice unfamiliar vehicles near business premises, please report these observations promptly to your local police team. Timely reporting helps law enforcement respond effectively and increases the chances of identifying those responsible. Together, we can help protect our businesses and maintain a safe environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.
Set: 2026-03-29
Public events & surgeries
Road race
2026-07-19 · High Street ipstones
Rural Community Engagement
2026-07-21 · Leek Cattle Market, Junction Road
Community Engagement Kinsgley Holt
2026-07-23 · Kingsley Holt CentreÂ
Community Engagement Waterhouses
2026-08-01 · Waterhouses Sports Pavillion
Ipstones Agricultural Show
2026-08-29 · Ipstones Memorial Hall
Rural Community EngagementÂ
2026-09-01 · Leek Cattle Market, Junction Road
Community Engagement Kinsgley HoltÂ
2026-09-03 · Kingsley Holt CentreÂ
Community Engagement Waterhouses
2026-09-12 · Watrehouses Sports Pavillion
Rural Community EngagementÂ
2026-09-22 · Leek Cattle Market, Junction Road
Community Engagement Kinsgley HoltÂ
2026-09-24 · Kingsley Holt CentreÂ
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Longton Police Station (station)Sutherland Road, Longton, ST3 1HH
Nearby teams in Staffordshire Police
- Leek Town
- Werrington & Cheddleton
- Leek Rural
- Cheadle Town
- Forsbrook & Caverswall
- Baddeley, Milton & Norton
Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Staffordshire Police.