Crime Rate in Howard Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howard Town

The total recorded crimes in Howard Town, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howard Town crime rate of 5.30 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 Howard Town, encompassing approximately 16,223 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Howard Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 17
  • Market Street with total crimes: 9
  • Station Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Howard Town?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Howard Town reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 772 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Howard Town witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Howard Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 804 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Howard Town witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Howard Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Howard Town has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 5.30 ranking 1th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Howard Town crimes were 772. The crime rate of Howard Town in 2024 was 47.59 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Howard Town were around 804 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.56 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Howard Town)CrimesRank (Howard Town)CrimesRank (Howard Town)
Buxton Central66 2693 2855 1
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
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

Howard Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202515
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202516
April 202515
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 20249
October 20249
September 202417
August 20249

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202529
May 202517
April 202522
March 202527
February 202526
January 202532
December 202419
October 202416
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20258
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 20259
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202520
May 202513
April 202516
March 20256
February 202521
January 202515
December 202411
November 202420
October 202419
September 202427
August 202416

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Howard Town in July 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hugh Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Sefton Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Oak Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Collier Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hadfield Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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