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 May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Mills West crime rate of 5.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
New Mills West Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Albans Street with total crimes: 6
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 4
  • Rock Mill Lane with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the New Mills West has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 5.29 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Mills West)CrimesRank (New Mills West)CrimesRank (New Mills West)
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
Hope Valley19 14292 6310 8
Chapel West27 6255 10266 11
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

New Mills West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20245
September 202411
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations New Mills West in May 2025

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

1. St Albans Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cross Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Rock Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Bankside (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rock Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
6. Old Smithy Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Wirksmoor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Apple Tree Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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