Crime Rate in Buxton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buxton Central

The total recorded crimes in Buxton Central, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buxton Central crime rate of 4.05 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 Buxton Central, encompassing approximately 19,024 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Buxton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Bath Road with total crimes: 7
  • George Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Buxton Central?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Buxton Central reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 693 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buxton Central witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Buxton Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 855 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buxton Central witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buxton Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Buxton Central has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 4.05 ranking 1th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Buxton Central crimes were 693. The crime rate of Buxton Central in 2024 was 36.43 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buxton Central were around 855 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.94 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buxton Central)CrimesRank (Buxton Central)CrimesRank (Buxton Central)
Howard Town65 2772 1804 2
Stone Bench51 3564 3573 3
Corbar16 19248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge36 4367 4308 9
Cote Heath20 11317 5377 5
Gamesley29 5277 7323 7
New Mills East26 7271 8329 6
Hope Valley19 14292 6310 8
Chapel West27 6255 10266 11
New Mills West24 8268 9256 12
Old Glossop23 9169 19209 16
Hadfield South21 10226 12286 10
Whitfield19 12211 15255 13
Barms19 13221 13240 14
Simmondley12 22213 14177 19
Padfield18 18197 16237 15
Limestone Peak19 15132 22104 26
St John's19 16101 25114 24
Blackbrook13 20157 20203 17
Tintwistle19 17197 17164 20
Hadfield North10 23190 18197 18
Chapel East8 26152 21151 21
Burbage12 21113 24118 23
Temple10 2485 26121 22
Sett5 28117 2377 28
Hayfield6 2778 27106 25
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Buxton Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 202515
February 202514
January 202513
December 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 202515
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 202412
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202516
March 202520
February 202514
January 202517
December 202423
November 202429
October 202416
September 202418
August 202424
July 202417
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20252
February 20251
December 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246

High Crime Locations Buxton Central in May 2025

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

1. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bath Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. George Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dale Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Lower Hardwick Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A6 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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