Crime Rate in Barms: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barms

The total recorded crimes in Barms, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barms crime rate of 15.90 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 Barms, encompassing approximately 629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barms Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Montpelier Gardens with total crimes: 1

How safe is Barms?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Barms demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 221 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Barms witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Barms had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 240 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Barms witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barms Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barms has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 15.90 ranking 22th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Barms crimes were 221. The crime rate of Barms in 2024 was 351.35 (year) or 29.28 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barms were around 240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 381.56 (year) or 31.80 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barms)CrimesRank (Barms)CrimesRank (Barms)
Buxton Central66 2693 2855 1
Howard Town86 1772 1804 2
Stone Bench52 3564 3573 3
Corbar16 16248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge21 11367 4308 9
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
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

Barms 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

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

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 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 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 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 (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Barms in July 2025

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

1. Windsor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Queen'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Montpelier Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dakin Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. North Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marlow Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brooklands (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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