Crime Rate in Gamesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gamesley

The total recorded crimes in Gamesley, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gamesley crime rate of 4.64 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 Gamesley, encompassing approximately 6,246 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Gamesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Melandra Castle Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wessington Mews with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gamesley?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Gamesley reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 277 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gamesley witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Gamesley experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 323 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gamesley witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gamesley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gamesley has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.64 ranking 5th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Gamesley crimes were 277. The crime rate of Gamesley in 2024 was 44.34 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gamesley were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.71 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gamesley)CrimesRank (Gamesley)CrimesRank (Gamesley)
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
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

Gamesley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202513
February 20255
January 202511
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 202411
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Gamesley in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Melandra Castle Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Wessington Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wardlow Mews (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hollins Mews (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Grassmoor Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Buxton Mews (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Castleton Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bakewell Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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