Crime Rate in Whaley Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whaley Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Whaley Bridge, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whaley Bridge crime rate of 7.60 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 Whaley Bridge, encompassing approximately 2,764 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Whaley Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Reddish Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Reddish Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Whaley Bridge?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Whaley Bridge reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 367 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whaley Bridge witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Whaley Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 308 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whaley Bridge witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whaley Bridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whaley Bridge has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 7.60 ranking 11th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Whaley Bridge crimes were 367. The crime rate of Whaley Bridge in 2024 was 132.75 (year) or 11.06 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whaley Bridge were around 308 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.41 (year) or 9.28 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whaley Bridge)CrimesRank (Whaley Bridge)CrimesRank (Whaley Bridge)
Buxton Central66 2693 2855 1
Howard Town86 1772 1804 2
Stone Bench52 3564 3573 3
Corbar16 16248 11378 4
Hope Valley48 4292 6310 8
Cote Heath30 7317 5377 5
Gamesley34 5277 7323 7
New Mills East22 9271 8329 6
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

Whaley Bridge 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202514
April 202512
March 202521
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
December 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Whaley Bridge in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Reddish Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Reddish Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Yeardsley Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Taxal Mews (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Folds Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hill Top Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Buxton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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