Crime Rate in Corbar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Corbar

The total recorded crimes in Corbar, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Corbar crime rate of 11.02 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 Corbar, encompassing approximately 1,633 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Corbar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Briar Close with total crimes: 2
  • Palace Road with total crimes: 2
  • Alder Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Corbar?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Corbar demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 248 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Corbar witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Corbar experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 378 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Corbar witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Corbar Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Corbar has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 11.02 ranking 9th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Corbar crimes were 248. The crime rate of Corbar in 2024 was 151.87 (year) or 12.66 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Corbar were around 378 crimes with yearly crime rate of 231.48 (year) or 19.29 (month) ranking 4 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
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
Blackbrook10 21157 20203 17
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

Corbar Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 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 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 202412
November 20249
October 202412
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243
June 202420
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Corbar in March 2025

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

1. Briar Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Palace Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Alder Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. The Glade (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Brown Edge Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Corbar Woods Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Manchester Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. A5004 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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