Crime Rate in Chapel East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel East

The total recorded crimes in Chapel East, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel East crime rate of 66.31 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 Chapel East, encompassing approximately 165 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chapel East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Hayfield Road East with total crimes: 2
  • Foresters Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Chapel East?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Chapel East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 152 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chapel East recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Chapel East had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 151 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chapel East recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chapel East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chapel East has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 66.31 ranking 20th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Chapel East crimes were 152. The crime rate of Chapel East in 2024 was 916.21 (year) or 76.35 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chapel East were around 151 crimes with yearly crime rate of 910.19 (year) or 75.85 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel East)CrimesRank (Chapel East)CrimesRank (Chapel East)
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
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
St John's11 21101 25114 24
Temple7 2885 26121 22
Limestone Peak9 26132 22104 26
Sett10 23117 2377 28
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Chapel East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20253
August 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
September 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Chapel East in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
2. Hayfield Road East (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Foresters Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. A6 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Bowden Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Barlow Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Smithbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Netherfield Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Ashbourne Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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