Crime Rate in Buxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buxton

The total recorded crimes in Buxton, Broadland, UK in February 2026 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buxton crime rate of 35.15 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Buxton, encompassing approximately 227 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Buxton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Filby Road with total crimes: 5
  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 1
  • Church Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Buxton?

To understand the safety of Buxton, we need to analyze Buxton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Buxton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 169 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Buxton had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 149 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buxton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Buxton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Buxton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Buxton crimes were 169. The crime rate of Buxton in 2024 was 742.53 (year) or 61.88 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buxton were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 654.66 (year) or 54.55 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Buxton)CrimesRank (Buxton)CrimesRank (Buxton)
AylshamNA NA506 1465 1
Thorpe St Andrew South EastNA NA448 3435 2
Sprowston EastNA NA480 2353 4
Hellesdon South EastNA NA447 4426 3
Hellesdon North WestNA NA416 5330 5
Old Catton and Sprowston WestNA NA265 9301 6
BrundallNA NA356 6275 8
Sprowston CentralNA NA283 8279 7
WroxhamNA NA311 7271 9
Horsford and FelthorpeNA NA249 10261 10
Thorpe St Andrew North WestNA NA244 11255 11
Blofield with South WalshamNA NA218 12200 12
Spixworth with St FaithsNA NA161 16189 13
Taverham NorthNA NA197 13148 16
PlumsteadNA NA119 21152 14
AcleNA NA163 15123 22
HevinghamNA NA85 24140 17
Taverham SouthNA NA150 17136 18
EynesfordNA NA144 18133 19
ReephamNA NA132 19123 21
Drayton NorthNA NA82 26128 20
BurlinghamNA NA121 2087 25
MarshesNA NA100 22121 23
Great WitchinghamNA NA92 2385 26
ColtishallNA NA85 2592 24
Drayton SouthNA NA71 2776 27

Buxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
May 20252

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20269
December 20253
November 202510
October 202512
September 20259
August 20255
July 202511
June 20257
May 20255
April 202514
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 202511
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20252
July 20252
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Buxton in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Buxton postcode area is presented below.

1. Filby Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. St Andrews Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ashley Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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