Crime Rate in New Mills East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Mills East

The total recorded crimes in New Mills East, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Mills East crime rate of 5.16 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 New Mills East, encompassing approximately 5,038 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
New Mills East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millers Vale with total crimes: 4
  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Bridleway with total crimes: 3

How safe is New Mills East?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, New Mills East reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 271 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, New Mills East witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, New Mills East experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 329 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, New Mills East witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Mills East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the New Mills East has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 5.16 ranking 7th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total New Mills East crimes were 271. The crime rate of New Mills East in 2024 was 53.79 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Mills East were around 329 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.30 (year) or 5.44 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Mills East)CrimesRank (New Mills East)CrimesRank (New Mills East)
Buxton Central77 1693 2855 1
Howard Town65 2772 1804 2
Stone Bench51 3564 3573 3
Corbar16 19248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge36 4367 4308 9
Cote Heath20 11317 5377 5
Gamesley29 5277 7323 7
Hope Valley19 14292 6310 8
Chapel West27 6255 10266 11
New Mills West24 8268 9256 12
Old Glossop23 9169 19209 16
Hadfield South21 10226 12286 10
Whitfield19 12211 15255 13
Barms19 13221 13240 14
Simmondley12 22213 14177 19
Padfield18 18197 16237 15
Limestone Peak19 15132 22104 26
St John's19 16101 25114 24
Blackbrook13 20157 20203 17
Tintwistle19 17197 17164 20
Hadfield North10 23190 18197 18
Chapel East8 26152 21151 21
Burbage12 21113 24118 23
Temple10 2485 26121 22
Sett5 28117 2377 28
Hayfield6 2778 27106 25
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

New Mills East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202518
February 202510
January 202510
December 20248
November 202411
October 202419
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations New Mills East in May 2025

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

1. Millers Vale (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Bridleway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Goyt Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. New Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Yates Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. High Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Derby Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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