Crime Rate in Simmondley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Simmondley

The total recorded crimes in Simmondley, High Peak, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Simmondley crime rate of 1.20 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Simmondley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Simmondley Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Kingfisher Way with total crimes: 1
  • Simons Close with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Simmondley has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 1.20 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Peak)CrimesRank (High Peak)CrimesRank (High Peak)
Buxton Central55 2693 2855 1
Howard Town74 1772 1804 2
Stone Bench40 3564 3573 3
Corbar18 9248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge38 4367 4308 9
Cote Heath24 7317 5377 5
New Mills East33 5271 8329 6
Hope Valley16 16292 6310 8
Gamesley25 6277 7323 7
Hadfield South19 8226 12286 10
New Mills West17 13268 9256 12
Chapel West16 15255 10266 11
Whitfield18 10211 15255 13
Barms17 11221 13240 14
Hadfield North17 12190 18197 18
Old Glossop16 14169 19209 16
Padfield10 20197 16237 15
Blackbrook10 21157 20203 17
Tintwistle13 17197 17164 20
Burbage12 18113 24118 23
Temple12 1985 26121 22
Chapel East3 27152 21151 21
Limestone Peak8 23132 22104 26
St John's9 22101 25114 24
Sett6 25117 2377 28
Hayfield3 2878 27106 25
Dinting5 2677 28100 27

Simmondley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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
April 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
June 202410
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Simmondley Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Kingfisher Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Simons Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Pennine Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Walkdale Brow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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