Crime Rate in Buxton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buxton Central

The total recorded crimes in Buxton Central, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buxton Central crime rate of 3.47 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 Buxton Central, encompassing approximately 19,024 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Buxton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • A6 with total crimes: 10
  • Church Street with total crimes: 8
  • Lower Hardwick Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Buxton Central?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Buxton Central reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 693 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buxton Central witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Buxton Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 855 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buxton Central witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in High Peak, Buxton Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Buxton Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Buxton Central has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 3.47 ranking 2th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Buxton Central crimes were 693. The crime rate of Buxton Central in 2024 was 36.43 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buxton Central were around 855 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.94 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buxton Central)CrimesRank (Buxton Central)CrimesRank (Buxton Central)
Howard Town86 1772 1804 2
Stone Bench52 3564 3573 3
Corbar16 16248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge21 11367 4308 9
Hope Valley48 4292 6310 8
Cote Heath30 7317 5377 5
Gamesley34 5277 7323 7
New Mills East22 9271 8329 6
Whitfield31 6211 15255 13
Chapel West29 8255 10266 11
New Mills West20 12268 9256 12
Hadfield South20 13226 12286 10
Old Glossop22 10169 19209 16
Barms10 22221 13240 14
Simmondley10 24213 14177 19
Padfield18 14197 16237 15
Blackbrook17 15157 20203 17
Tintwistle12 18197 17164 20
Hayfield15 1778 27106 25
Hadfield North9 27190 18197 18
Burbage12 19113 24118 23
Chapel East11 20152 21151 21
St John's11 21101 25114 24
Temple7 2885 26121 22
Limestone Peak9 26132 22104 26
Sett10 23117 2377 28
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Buxton Central 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 202412
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202523
May 202526
April 202516
March 202520
February 202514
January 202517
December 202423
November 202429
October 202416
September 202418
August 202424

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202522
May 202518
April 202511
March 202515
February 202514
January 202513
December 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 202510
March 20252
February 20251
December 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 202515
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20258
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Buxton Central in July 2025

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

1. A6 (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other theft1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Lower Hardwick Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Eagle Parade (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Dale Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. South Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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