Crime Rate in Sett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sett

The total recorded crimes in Sett, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sett crime rate of 57.53 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 Sett, encompassing approximately 104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sett Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Mills Road with total crimes: 1
  • Birch Hall Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sycamore Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sett?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Sett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 117 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sett recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sett had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 77 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sett recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in High Peak, Sett has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sett Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sett has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 57.53 ranking 25th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Sett crimes were 117. The crime rate of Sett in 2024 was 1121.76 (year) or 93.48 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sett were around 77 crimes with yearly crime rate of 738.26 (year) or 61.52 (month) ranking 28 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
New Mills West17 13268 9256 12
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
Hayfield3 2878 27106 25
Dinting5 2677 28100 27

Sett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 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 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sett in March 2025

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

1. New Mills Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
2. Birch Hall Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sycamore Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Thornsett (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Mellor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Morland Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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