Crime Rate in Hope Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hope Valley

The total recorded crimes in Hope Valley, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hope Valley crime rate of 224.09 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hope Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Approach with total crimes: 4
  • Squires Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Steward Gate with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Hope Valley has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 224.09 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hope Valley)CrimesRank (Hope Valley)CrimesRank (Hope Valley)
Buxton Central66 2693 2855 1
Howard Town86 1772 1804 2
Stone Bench52 3564 3573 3
Corbar16 16248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge21 11367 4308 9
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
Chapel East11 20152 21151 21
St John's11 21101 25114 24
Temple7 2885 26121 22
Limestone Peak9 26132 22104 26
Sett10 23117 2377 28
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Hope Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Hope Valley in July 2025

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

1. Station Approach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Squires Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Steward Gate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Brentwood Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Goosehill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. The Clough (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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