Crime Rate in Hayfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hayfield

The total recorded crimes in Hayfield, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hayfield crime rate of 42.80 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 Hayfield, encompassing approximately 70 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hayfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edale Road with total crimes: 1
  • The Ridgeways with total crimes: 1
  • Fishers Bridge with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hayfield?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Hayfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 78 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hayfield recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hayfield had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 106 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hayfield recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hayfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hayfield has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 42.80 ranking 28th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Hayfield crimes were 78. The crime rate of Hayfield in 2024 was 1112.70 (year) or 92.72 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hayfield were around 106 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1512.13 (year) or 126.01 (month) ranking 25 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
Corbar18 9248 11378 4
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
Dinting5 2677 28100 27

Hayfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 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 Hayfield in March 2025

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

1. Edale Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. The Ridgeways (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Fishers Bridge (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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