Crime Rate in New Mills West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Mills West

The total recorded crimes in New Mills West, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Mills West crime rate of 3.75 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 West, encompassing approximately 4,533 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
New Mills West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is New Mills West?

To understand the safety of New Mills West, we need to analyze New Mills West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 268 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, New Mills West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, New Mills West had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 256 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, New Mills West witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Mills West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the New Mills West has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 ranking 13th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total New Mills West crimes were 268. The crime rate of New Mills West in 2024 was 59.11 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Mills West were around 256 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.46 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 12 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
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
Hayfield3 2878 27106 25
Dinting5 2677 28100 27

New Mills West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 202411
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations New Mills West in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cross Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Back Jodrell Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wood Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Grove Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Victoria Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Hibbert Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. A6 (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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