Crime Rate in Howard Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howard Town

The total recorded crimes in Howard Town, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howard Town crime rate of 4.01 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 Howard Town, encompassing approximately 16,223 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Howard Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Hugh Street with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

How safe is Howard Town?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Howard Town reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 772 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Howard Town witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Howard Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 804 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Howard Town witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Howard Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Howard Town has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 4.01 ranking 2th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Howard Town crimes were 772. The crime rate of Howard Town in 2024 was 47.59 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Howard Town were around 804 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.56 (year) or 4.13 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Howard Town)CrimesRank (Howard Town)CrimesRank (Howard Town)
Buxton Central77 1693 2855 1
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
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

Howard Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202522
March 202527
February 202526
January 202532
December 202419
October 202416
September 202411
August 202417
July 20245
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 202414
November 20249
October 20249
September 202417
August 20249
July 20242
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 20256
February 202521
January 202515
December 202411
November 202420
October 202419
September 202427
August 202416
July 202428
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 20259
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 202420

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Howard Town in May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order2
2. Hugh Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mill Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cooper Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
6. Hall'S Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. High Street West (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Foundry Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Market Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
10. Pike'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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