Crime Rate in New Mills West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Mills West

The total recorded crimes in New Mills West, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Mills West crime rate of 4.41 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 New Mills West, encompassing approximately 4,533 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
New Mills West Crime Hotspots

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

  • A6 with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Bottom Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hague Bar with total crimes: 2

How safe is New Mills West?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, New Mills West reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 268 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, New Mills West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, New Mills West had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 256 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, New Mills West witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

New Mills West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the New Mills West has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 4.41 ranking 12th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total New Mills West crimes were 268. The crime rate of New Mills West in 2024 was 59.11 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Mills West were around 256 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.46 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Mills West)CrimesRank (New Mills West)CrimesRank (New Mills West)
Buxton Central66 2693 2855 1
Howard Town86 1772 1804 2
Stone Bench52 3564 3573 3
Corbar16 16248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge21 11367 4308 9
Hope Valley48 4292 6310 8
Cote Heath30 7317 5377 5
Gamesley34 5277 7323 7
New Mills East22 9271 8329 6
Whitfield31 6211 15255 13
Chapel West29 8255 10266 11
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

New Mills West 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 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 Public order (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 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 (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations New Mills West in July 2025

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

1. A6 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brook Bottom Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Hague Bar (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Torrs Valley (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hague Fold Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Brook Bottom Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. High Lea Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Knoll Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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