Crime Rate in Whitfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitfield

The total recorded crimes in Whitfield, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitfield crime rate of 4.25 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 Whitfield, encompassing approximately 4,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Whitfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Uplands Road with total crimes: 4
  • Gladstone Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cliffe Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Whitfield?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Whitfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 211 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whitfield had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 255 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whitfield witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whitfield has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 9.21 ranking 10th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Whitfield crimes were 211. The crime rate of Whitfield in 2024 was 114.48 (year) or 9.54 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitfield were around 255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.46 (year) or 8.87 (month) ranking 13 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
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

Whitfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 (4 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 11 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 (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (1 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202436
May 202414
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Whitfield in March 2025

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

1. Uplands Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Cliffe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Hague Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hague Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Ebenezer Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Whitfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whitfield Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Freetown (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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