Crime Rate in High Peak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Peak

The total recorded crimes in High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 541 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Peak crime rate of 5.95 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 High Peak, encompassing approximately 90,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (200) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (115) incidents (17.35% increase)
  • Public order: (66) incidents (65.00% increase)
High Peak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 15
  • Market Street with total crimes: 11
  • Hugh Street with total crimes: 10

High Peak Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is High Peak?

To understand the safety of High Peak, we need to analyze High Peak crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • High Peak has recorded 6,960 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 76.54 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 223 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,638 crimes with a crime rate of 83.99, ranking it 184 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, High Peak demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 6960 crimes compared to 8955.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, High Peak witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, High Peak had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 7,638 crimes compared to 9,677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, High Peak witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, High Peak is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Derbyshire, High Peak has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

High Peak Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Howard Town (74 crimes), and the safest, Hayfield (3 crimes), is 71 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across High Peak.

Similarly, the area of Glossop (106 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dinting, Simmondley & Charlesworth (23 crimes), with a difference of 83 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within High Peak.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Howard Town74
Buxton Central55
Stone Bench40
Whaley Bridge38
New Mills East33

Safest Wards:

Simmondley7
Sett6
Dinting5
Chapel East3
Hayfield3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Glossop106
Buxton North86
Hadfield West & Gamesley56
Buxton South & East50
Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley43

Safest Areas:

New Mills East & Hayfield41
Whaley Bridge & Chinley33
New Mills West & Furness Vale33
Hadfield East & Tintwistle28
Dinting, Simmondley & Charlesworth23

High Peak Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the High Peak has recorded 541 crimes with crime rate of 5.95 ranking 9811th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total High Peak crimes were 6,960. The crime rate of High Peak in 2024 was 76.54 (year) or 6.38 (month) ranking it 223 danzarous in the UK. High Peak ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Peak were around 7,638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.99 (year) or 7.00 (month) ranking 184 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, High Peak ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of High Peak

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales395 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire619 77,009 77,482 7
South Derbyshire817 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley952 412,094 413,060 4
Bolsover705 27,974 28,506 3
Erewash890 311,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,292 113,234 113,794 1

High Peak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (200 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (115 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 175 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 98 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (101 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 195 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (233 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (222 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (105 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (211 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (85 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (202 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 244 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (476 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (212 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 281 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202524
December 202424
November 202427
October 202425
September 202419
August 202432
July 202414
June 202488

A total of 969 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 107.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025115
February 202598
January 2025101
December 202466
October 2024105
September 202485
August 202497
July 202490
June 2024212

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 639 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202540
January 202548
December 202441
November 202463
October 202445
September 202459
August 202462
July 202487
June 2024128

A total of 196 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202520
January 202515
December 202416
November 202418
October 202429
September 202415
August 202416
July 202410
June 202442

A total of 400 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202531
January 202536
December 202438
November 202440
October 202433
September 202432
August 202427
July 202436
June 202486

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 386 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202526
January 202523
December 202449
November 202439
October 202434
September 202424
August 202433
July 202445
June 202496

A total of 115 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 20254
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412
July 202413
June 202426

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202517
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 20248
August 202414
July 202413
June 202426

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 453 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202551
January 202537
December 202445
November 202445
October 202450
September 202432
August 202428
July 202442
June 202484

A total of 2344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 234.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 476 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025200
February 2025175
January 2025186
December 2024195
November 2024233
October 2024222
September 2024211
August 2024202
July 2024244
June 2024476

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations High Peak in March 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Hugh Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Alsop Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
5. Victoria Park Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Folds Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1

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