Crime Rate in Chapel East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel East

The total recorded crimes in Chapel East, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel East crime rate of 48.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chapel East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moss View Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bowden Lane with total crimes: 1
  • The Crescent 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 May 2025 the Chapel East has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 48.22 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel East)CrimesRank (Chapel East)CrimesRank (Chapel East)
Buxton Central77 1693 2855 1
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
Burbage12 21113 24118 23
Temple10 2485 26121 22
Sett5 28117 2377 28
Hayfield6 2778 27106 25
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Chapel East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
May 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Chapel East in May 2025

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

1. Moss View Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bowden Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Smithbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ashbourne Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Sheffield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Buxton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Brooklands Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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