Crime Rate in Blackbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackbrook

The total recorded crimes in Blackbrook, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackbrook crime rate of 0.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchid Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Maybank Close with total crimes: 2
  • Marsh Hall Lane 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 areas in the High Peak.

    • 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 areas in the High Peak.

  • 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 May 2025 the Blackbrook has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackbrook)CrimesRank (Blackbrook)CrimesRank (Blackbrook)
Buxton Central77 1693 2855 1
Howard Town65 2772 1804 2
Stone Bench51 3564 3573 3
Corbar16 19248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge36 4367 4308 9
Cote Heath20 11317 5377 5
Gamesley29 5277 7323 7
New Mills East26 7271 8329 6
Hope Valley19 14292 6310 8
Chapel West27 6255 10266 11
New Mills West24 8268 9256 12
Old Glossop23 9169 19209 16
Hadfield South21 10226 12286 10
Whitfield19 12211 15255 13
Barms19 13221 13240 14
Simmondley12 22213 14177 19
Padfield18 18197 16237 15
Limestone Peak19 15132 22104 26
St John's19 16101 25114 24
Tintwistle19 17197 17164 20
Hadfield North10 23190 18197 18
Chapel East8 26152 21151 21
Burbage12 21113 24118 23
Temple10 2485 26121 22
Sett5 28117 2377 28
Hayfield6 2778 27106 25
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Blackbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Blackbrook in May 2025

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

1. Orchid Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Maybank Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Marsh Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marsh Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Combs Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Charley Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Buxton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. St Mary'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitehough Head Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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