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 July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Mills East crime rate of 4.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
New Mills East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ladypit Road with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the New Mills East has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 4.37 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Mills East)CrimesRank (New Mills East)CrimesRank (New Mills East)
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
Gamesley34 5277 7323 7
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

New Mills East 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202515
April 202510
March 202518
February 202510
January 202510
December 20248
November 202411
October 202419
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

High Crime Locations New Mills East in July 2025

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

1. Park Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Ladypit Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. New Street (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Ensor Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Bakehurst Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Highfield Terrace (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Peak Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Georges Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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