Crime Rate in St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St John's

The total recorded crimes in St John's, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St John's crime rate of 0.17 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 St John's, encompassing approximately 109,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glossop Road with total crimes: 3
  • Town Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Haydn Fold with total crimes: 2

How safe is St John's?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, St John's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 101 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St John's recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, St John's had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 114 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St John's recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St John's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St John's has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 0.72 ranking 16th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total St John's crimes were 101. The crime rate of St John's in 2024 was 15.28 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in St John's were around 114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.76 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)CrimesRank (St John's)
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
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

St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Public order 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 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 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 Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 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 (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations St John's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Glossop Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Town Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Haydn Fold (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Woodseats Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodseats Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. B6105 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Church Fold (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Tomwood Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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