Crime Rate in High Peak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Peak

The total recorded crimes in High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 657 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Peak crime rate of 7.22 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (263) incidents (-3.31% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (143) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (76) incidents (46.15% increase)
High Peak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 17
  • Alsop Way with total crimes: 11
  • A6 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 (86 crimes), and the safest, Temple (7 crimes), is 79 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across High Peak.

Similarly, the area of Glossop (138 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Whaley Bridge & Chinley (26 crimes), with a difference of 112 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within High Peak.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Howard Town86
Buxton Central66
Stone Bench52
Hope Valley48
Gamesley34

Safest Wards:

Simmondley10
Dinting9
Limestone Peak9
Hadfield North9
Temple7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Glossop138
Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley97
Buxton North91
Buxton South & East61
Hadfield West & Gamesley54

Safest Areas:

Buxton Burbage & Harpur Hill41
Hadfield East & Tintwistle39
New Mills West & Furness Vale35
Dinting, Simmondley & Charlesworth31
Whaley Bridge & Chinley26

High Peak Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the High Peak has recorded 657 crimes with crime rate of 7.22 ranking 227th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales368 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire767 77,009 77,482 7
South Derbyshire866 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley1,109 412,094 413,060 4
Bolsover743 37,974 28,506 3
Erewash978 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,041 113,234 113,794 1

High Peak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 263 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 143 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (272 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (143 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (231 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (141 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (196 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (127 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202524
April 202524
March 202515
February 202520
January 202515
December 202416
November 202418
October 202429
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 363 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202535
May 202526
April 202529
March 202517
February 202526
January 202523
December 202449
November 202439
October 202434
September 202424
August 202433

A total of 2586 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 215.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025263
June 2025272
May 2025231
April 2025196
March 2025200
February 2025175
January 2025186
December 2024195
November 2024233
October 2024222
September 2024211
August 2024202

A total of 547 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202574
May 202554
April 202547
March 202539
February 202551
January 202537
December 202445
November 202445
October 202450
September 202432
August 202428

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 256 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202517
April 202517
March 202514
February 202514
January 202524
December 202424
November 202427
October 202425
September 202419
August 202432

A total of 1221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025143
June 2025143
May 2025141
April 2025127
March 2025115
February 202598
January 2025101
December 202466
October 2024105
September 202485
August 202497

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20259
April 202518
March 202512
February 20257
January 202517
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 669 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202552
May 202561
April 202556
March 202566
February 202540
January 202548
December 202441
November 202463
October 202445
September 202459
August 202462

A total of 419 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202527
May 202549
April 202535
March 202541
February 202531
January 202536
December 202438
November 202440
October 202433
September 202432
August 202427

A total of 112 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20258
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 20254
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412

High Crime Locations High Peak in July 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Alsop Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. A6 (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other theft1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Station Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Melandra Castle Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3

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