Crime Rate in Old Glossop: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Glossop

The total recorded crimes in Old Glossop, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Glossop crime rate of 3.45 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 Old Glossop, encompassing approximately 6,660 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Old Glossop Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street South with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Park Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hurst Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Old Glossop?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Old Glossop demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 169 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Old Glossop recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Old Glossop had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 209 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Old Glossop recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in High Peak, Old Glossop has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Old Glossop Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Old Glossop has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 ranking 9th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Old Glossop crimes were 169. The crime rate of Old Glossop in 2024 was 25.37 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Glossop were around 209 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.38 (year) or 2.61 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Glossop)CrimesRank (Old Glossop)CrimesRank (Old Glossop)
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
New Mills West24 8268 9256 12
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

Old Glossop Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 202514
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
May 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Old Glossop in May 2025

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

1. Church Street South (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Manor Park Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Hurst Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pyegrove (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Silk Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Riverside Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. York Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Sheffield Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Langley Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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