Crime Rate in Stone Bench: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone Bench

The total recorded crimes in Stone Bench, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone Bench crime rate of 4.78 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 Stone Bench, encompassing approximately 8,362 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Stone Bench Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alsop Way with total crimes: 10
  • Victoria Park Road with total crimes: 6
  • Kinder Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stone Bench?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Stone Bench reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 564 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stone Bench witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stone Bench experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 573 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stone Bench witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stone Bench Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stone Bench has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 4.78 ranking 3th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Stone Bench crimes were 564. The crime rate of Stone Bench in 2024 was 67.45 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stone Bench were around 573 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.52 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Sett6 25117 2377 28
Hayfield3 2878 27106 25
Dinting5 2677 28100 27

Stone Bench Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 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 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202517
December 202410
November 202428
October 202432
September 202417
August 202419
July 202422
June 202448
May 202417
April 202421

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Stone Bench in March 2025

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

1. Alsop Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Victoria Park Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Kinder Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Annabelle Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hassop Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tongue Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Gretton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Thornsett Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Edensor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Darley Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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