Crime Rate in Barms: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barms

The total recorded crimes in Barms, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barms crime rate of 27.03 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 Barms, encompassing approximately 629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barms Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alma Street with total crimes: 5
  • North Road with total crimes: 3
  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Barms?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Barms demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 221 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Barms witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barms had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 240 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Barms witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in High Peak, Barms has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barms Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barms has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 27.03 ranking 11th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Barms crimes were 221. The crime rate of Barms in 2024 was 351.35 (year) or 29.28 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barms were around 240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 381.56 (year) or 31.80 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Peak)CrimesRank (High Peak)CrimesRank (High Peak)
Buxton Central55 2693 2855 1
Howard Town74 1772 1804 2
Stone Bench40 3564 3573 3
Corbar18 9248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge38 4367 4308 9
Cote Heath24 7317 5377 5
New Mills East33 5271 8329 6
Hope Valley16 16292 6310 8
Gamesley25 6277 7323 7
Hadfield South19 8226 12286 10
New Mills West17 13268 9256 12
Chapel West16 15255 10266 11
Whitfield18 10211 15255 13
Hadfield North17 12190 18197 18
Simmondley7 24213 14177 19
Old Glossop16 14169 19209 16
Padfield10 20197 16237 15
Blackbrook10 21157 20203 17
Tintwistle13 17197 17164 20
Burbage12 18113 24118 23
Temple12 1985 26121 22
Chapel East3 27152 21151 21
Limestone Peak8 23132 22104 26
St John's9 22101 25114 24
Sett6 25117 2377 28
Hayfield3 2878 27106 25
Dinting5 2677 28100 27

Barms Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 202424
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
September 20241
April 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Barms in March 2025

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

1. Alma Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. North Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Windsor Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brooklands (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Windsor Park Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Foxes Yard (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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