The total recorded crimes in Limestone Peak, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Limestone Peak crime rate of 27.78 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 Limestone Peak, encompassing approximately 288 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Limestone Peak, we need to analyze Limestone Peak crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to High Peak:
In 2024, Limestone Peak demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 132 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Limestone Peak recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other cities.
In 2023, Limestone Peak had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 104 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Limestone Peak recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in High Peak, Limestone Peak has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Limestone Peak has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 27.78 ranking 23th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK
In 2024, the total Limestone Peak crimes were 132. The crime rate of Limestone Peak in 2024 was 458.33 (year) or 38.19 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the High Peak.
In 2023, the total crimes in Limestone Peak were around 104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 361.11 (year) or 30.09 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the High Peak.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (High Peak) | Crimes | Rank (High Peak) | Crimes | Rank (High Peak) | |
| Buxton Central | 55 | 2 | 693 | 2 | 855 | 1 |
| Howard Town | 74 | 1 | 772 | 1 | 804 | 2 |
| Stone Bench | 40 | 3 | 564 | 3 | 573 | 3 |
| Corbar | 18 | 9 | 248 | 11 | 378 | 4 |
| Whaley Bridge | 38 | 4 | 367 | 4 | 308 | 9 |
| Cote Heath | 24 | 7 | 317 | 5 | 377 | 5 |
| New Mills East | 33 | 5 | 271 | 8 | 329 | 6 |
| Hope Valley | 16 | 16 | 292 | 6 | 310 | 8 |
| Gamesley | 25 | 6 | 277 | 7 | 323 | 7 |
| Hadfield South | 19 | 8 | 226 | 12 | 286 | 10 |
| New Mills West | 17 | 13 | 268 | 9 | 256 | 12 |
| Chapel West | 16 | 15 | 255 | 10 | 266 | 11 |
| Whitfield | 18 | 10 | 211 | 15 | 255 | 13 |
| Barms | 17 | 11 | 221 | 13 | 240 | 14 |
| Hadfield North | 17 | 12 | 190 | 18 | 197 | 18 |
| Simmondley | 7 | 24 | 213 | 14 | 177 | 19 |
| Old Glossop | 16 | 14 | 169 | 19 | 209 | 16 |
| Padfield | 10 | 20 | 197 | 16 | 237 | 15 |
| Blackbrook | 10 | 21 | 157 | 20 | 203 | 17 |
| Tintwistle | 13 | 17 | 197 | 17 | 164 | 20 |
| Burbage | 12 | 18 | 113 | 24 | 118 | 23 |
| Temple | 12 | 19 | 85 | 26 | 121 | 22 |
| Chapel East | 3 | 27 | 152 | 21 | 151 | 21 |
| St John's | 9 | 22 | 101 | 25 | 114 | 24 |
| Sett | 6 | 25 | 117 | 23 | 77 | 28 |
| Hayfield | 3 | 28 | 78 | 27 | 106 | 25 |
| Dinting | 5 | 26 | 77 | 28 | 100 | 27 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 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 (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 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 Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 9 |
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Limestone Peak postcode area is presented below.