Crime Rate in Hope Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hope Valley

The total recorded crimes in Hope Valley, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hope Valley crime rate of 88.70 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 Hope Valley, encompassing approximately 214 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hope Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hope Valley?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Hope Valley reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 292 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hope Valley witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Hope Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 310 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hope Valley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hope Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hope Valley has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 88.70 ranking 14th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Hope Valley crimes were 292. The crime rate of Hope Valley in 2024 was 1363.21 (year) or 113.60 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hope Valley were around 310 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1447.25 (year) or 120.60 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hope Valley)CrimesRank (Hope Valley)CrimesRank (Hope Valley)
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
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

Hope Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences 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 (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20249
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hope Valley in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Station Approach (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Castleton Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Squires Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parsons Gate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West Lees Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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