Crime Rate in Padfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Padfield

The total recorded crimes in Padfield, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Padfield crime rate of 4.25 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 Padfield, encompassing approximately 4,235 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Padfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salisbury Street with total crimes: 2
  • Railway Street with total crimes: 2
  • Brickfield Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Padfield?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Padfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 197 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Padfield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Padfield had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 237 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Padfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Padfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Padfield has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 4.25 ranking 18th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Padfield crimes were 197. The crime rate of Padfield in 2024 was 46.51 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Padfield were around 237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.96 (year) or 4.66 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Padfield)CrimesRank (Padfield)CrimesRank (Padfield)
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
Old Glossop23 9169 19209 16
Hadfield South21 10226 12286 10
Whitfield19 12211 15255 13
Barms19 13221 13240 14
Simmondley12 22213 14177 19
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

Padfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 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 Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202434
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Padfield in May 2025

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

1. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Railway Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Brickfield Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Regent Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rhodes Top (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Redgate (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Temple Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Padfield Main Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
10. Maguire Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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