Crime Rate in Simmondley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Simmondley

The total recorded crimes in Simmondley, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Simmondley crime rate of 2.05 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 Simmondley, encompassing approximately 5,852 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Simmondley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dinting Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Adderley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Simmondley Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Simmondley?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Simmondley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 213 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Simmondley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Simmondley had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 177 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Simmondley recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Simmondley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Simmondley has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 22th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Simmondley crimes were 213. The crime rate of Simmondley in 2024 was 36.40 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Simmondley were around 177 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.25 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Simmondley)CrimesRank (Simmondley)CrimesRank (Simmondley)
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
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

Simmondley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 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 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 202414
June 202434
May 202410

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
June 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
June 202410

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Simmondley in May 2025

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

1. Dinting Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Adderley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Simmondley Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Chunal Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Primrose Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Arundel Grange (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Simmondley Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Melanie Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pennine Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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