Crime Rate in Chapel West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel West

The total recorded crimes in Chapel West, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel West crime rate of 3.82 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 Chapel West, encompassing approximately 7,077 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Chapel West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Canterbury Place with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chapel West?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Chapel West reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 255 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chapel West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Chapel West had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 266 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Chapel West witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chapel West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chapel West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.82 ranking 6th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Chapel West crimes were 255. The crime rate of Chapel West in 2024 was 36.03 (year) or 3.00 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chapel West were around 266 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.59 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel West)CrimesRank (Chapel West)CrimesRank (Chapel West)
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
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
Blackbrook13 20157 20203 17
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

Chapel West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202413
October 202411
September 202413
August 20246
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Chapel West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Canterbury Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Terrace Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Eccles Fold (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thomas Meadows (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B5470 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Thornbrook Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Green Park Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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