What is the crime rate in High Peak?

As of February 2026, High Peak has a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, based on 518 recorded offences.

How does High Peak rank nationally for crime?

High Peak ranks #250 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in High Peak?

The most common crime type in High Peak is Violence and sexual offences with 237 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 45.8% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in High Peak?

As of February 2026, High Peak has a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, based on 518 recorded offences.

How does High Peak rank nationally for crime?

High Peak ranks #250 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in High Peak?

The most common crime type in High Peak is Violence and sexual offences with 237 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 45.8% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Derbyshire Constabulary Police

High Peak Crime Intelligence Report

High Peak recorded 518 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This places High Peak at #250 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 3.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 7.2% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

518

trending_up +3.2% vs last month

Crime Rate

5.7per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#250of 331

By total crime volume

Derbyshire

#7rank

Ranked within county

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Monthly Totals

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Hugh Street Map	Shoplifting: 4 Other theft: 2 Public order: 2	4
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 9	9
On or near Devonshire Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6 Public order: 2	6
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 3 Public order: 3 Drugs: 1	3
On or near Thomas Meadows Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Market Street Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3 Public order: 2	3
On or near High Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Hereford Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Concert Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

518 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

237

45.8%

Anti-social Behaviour

11.8%

Public Order

9.1%

Criminal Damage & Arson

6.9%

Shoplifting

5.8%

Other Theft

5.0%

Drug Offences

4.4%

Burglary

3.9%

Vehicle Crime

3.7%

Other Crime

2.3%

Weapons Possession

1.2%

Theft from Person

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

28 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Howard Town	66	4.1
2	Buxton Central	53	2.8
3	Corbar	28	17.1
4	Stone Bench	27	3.2
5	Chapel West	24	3.4

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Temple	4	4.4
shield	St John's	5	0.0
shield	Dinting	7	8.2
shield	Sett	7	67.1
shield	Blackbrook	8	0.3

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +3.2%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +7.2%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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