Crime Rate in Blackbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackbrook

The total recorded crimes in Blackbrook, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackbrook crime rate of 0.32 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 Blackbrook, encompassing approximately 31,052 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh Way with total crimes: 2
  • Marsh Hall Lane with total crimes: 1
  • New Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Blackbrook?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Blackbrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 157 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackbrook recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blackbrook had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 203 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackbrook recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blackbrook Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blackbrook has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 21th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Blackbrook crimes were 157. The crime rate of Blackbrook in 2024 was 30.01 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackbrook were around 203 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.14 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking 17 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
Barms17 11221 13240 14
Hadfield North17 12190 18197 18
Simmondley7 24213 14177 19
Old Glossop16 14169 19209 16
Padfield10 20197 16237 15
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

Blackbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241

High Crime Locations Blackbrook in March 2025

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

1. Marsh Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Marsh Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. New Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Brierley Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dolly Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. B6062 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Belgrade Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Granby Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Eccles Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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