Crime Rate in Chapel West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel West

The total recorded crimes in Chapel West, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel West crime rate of 4.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chapel West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbrook Close with total crimes: 3
  • Elmfield with total crimes: 3
  • Bowling Green Lane 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 July 2025 the Chapel West has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel West)CrimesRank (Chapel West)CrimesRank (Chapel West)
Buxton Central66 2693 2855 1
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
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

Chapel West 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202513
April 202514
March 20256
February 20255
January 202510
December 20249
November 202413
October 202411
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Westbrook Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Elmfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Bowling Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Park Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cromwell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beckets Wood (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Knowle Avenue (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Alston Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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