Crime Rate in Gamesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gamesley

The total recorded crimes in Gamesley, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gamesley crime rate of 5.44 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 Gamesley, encompassing approximately 6,246 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Gamesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melandra Castle Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bamford Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Gamesley?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Gamesley reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 277 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gamesley witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Gamesley experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 323 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gamesley witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gamesley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gamesley has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 5.44 ranking 5th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Gamesley crimes were 277. The crime rate of Gamesley in 2024 was 44.34 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gamesley were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.71 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gamesley)CrimesRank (Gamesley)CrimesRank (Gamesley)
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
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

Gamesley 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 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 202517
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 202411
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Gamesley in July 2025

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

1. Melandra Castle Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bamford Mews (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bakewell Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Calver Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Buxton Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Baslow Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hurdlow Mews (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Wardlow Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Youlgreave Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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