28 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in High Peak
Compare crime rates across all 28 wards in High Peak. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Howard Town | 115.8 | 67 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Buxton Central | 114.1 | 66 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Gamesley | 105.9 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Barms | 100.1 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Whitfield | 91.2 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Stone Bench | 87.4 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Padfield | 85.5 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Cote Heath | 82.0 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Hope Valley | 65.4 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Tintwistle | 64.9 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Corbar | 61.9 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 12 | New Mills East | 60.3 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Hadfield North | 58.6 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Chapel West | 53.1 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Hayfield | 50.7 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Burbage | 49.4 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Chapel East | 48.2 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Hadfield South | 47.4 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Whaley Bridge | 45.4 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 20 | St John's | 43.9 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 21 | New Mills West | 38.7 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Old Glossop | 37.2 | 16 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Sett | 33.3 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Simmondley | 31.5 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Blackbrook | 28.5 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Limestone Peak | 27.9 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 27 | Dinting | 15.0 | 1 | chevron_right |
| 28 | Temple | 13.7 | 9 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of High Peak has the highest crime rate?
Howard Town has the highest crime rate in High Peak, with 115.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in High Peak?
Temple has the lowest crime rate among High Peak's wards, with 13.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does High Peak have?
High Peak has 28 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.