Crime Rate in St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St John's

The total recorded crimes in St John's, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 0.08 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 St John's, encompassing approximately 109,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hargate Hill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is St John's?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, St John's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 101 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St John's recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, St John's had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 114 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St John's recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St John's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St John's has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 0.08 ranking 22th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total St John's crimes were 101. The crime rate of St John's in 2024 was 15.28 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in St John's were around 114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.76 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 24 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
Sett6 25117 2377 28
Hayfield3 2878 27106 25
Dinting5 2677 28100 27

St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 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 (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations St John's in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Hargate Hill Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Long Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Glossop Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
6. B6105 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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