Operated by: Staffordshire Police
https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/2944/Kidsgrove-Parish--BradwellKidsgrove Parish is an urban area made up of several wards including Mow Cop, Harriseahead, Kidsgrove, Clough Hall, Talke, Butt Lane and Talke Pits. The area is predominantly made up of residential housing with several small industrial estates and the popular Freeport Shopping centre at Talke Pits.
There is a local country park at Bathpool. The Trent and Mersey and Macclesfield canals converge at Kidsgrove near to the entrance of the Harecastle Tunnel. The landmark at Mow Cop was built originally as a summer house but is now a local attraction. The area has good travel links and trains to London now stop at Kidsgrove Railway station.
There are two comprehensive schools in the Parish and nine primary schools in the area. There is also a large sports centre at Clough Hall which has outdoor pitches and is used by local schools.
Current Priorities
Issue
Ongoing issue with cross-border drug supply and associated child exploitation.
Action
Intelligence has been used to obtain and execute a number of warrants at various addresses and has led to the arrest and charge of serious offenders as well as drugs and money being recovered.
Specialist officers are working with partners including Social Care, Schools and Housing to protect families and children exposed and at risk of associated criminality.
This is ongoing and we are working within the community to disrupt the supply of drugs and safeguard vulnerable juveniles exploited by Organised Crime Gangs.
Issue
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) and criminal damage, specifically in and around Clough Hall Park.
Action
We have increased the number of high visibility patrols by dedicated local officers and PCSO's in the area and a meeting has been held with partners in the council to discuss locations of CCTV camera's and the potential to move existing cameras to offer further coverage.
ASB legislation such as Community Protection Warnings/Notices and Community Behaviour Orders will be used where repeat offenders are identified.
Upcoming Events
Kidsgrove Town Council meeting
Where: Kidsgrove Town Hall
When: 25 September 2025 at 19:00 - 25 September 2025 at 21:00