Crime Rate in Sett: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sett

The total recorded crimes in Sett, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sett crime rate of 47.94 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 Sett, encompassing approximately 104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sett Crime Hotspots

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

  • Batemill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Watford Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sett?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Sett demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 117 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sett recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Sett had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 77 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sett recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sett Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sett has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 47.94 ranking 28th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Sett crimes were 117. The crime rate of Sett in 2024 was 1121.76 (year) or 93.48 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sett were around 77 crimes with yearly crime rate of 738.26 (year) or 61.52 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sett)CrimesRank (Sett)CrimesRank (Sett)
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
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
Hayfield6 2778 27106 25
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Sett Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 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 Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sett in May 2025

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

1. Batemill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Watford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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