Crime Rate in Stone Bench: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stone Bench

The total recorded crimes in Stone Bench, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stone Bench crime rate of 6.22 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 Stone Bench, encompassing approximately 8,362 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stone Bench Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alsop Way with total crimes: 12
  • Hassop Close with total crimes: 6
  • Kinder Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stone Bench?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Stone Bench reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 564 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stone Bench witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Stone Bench experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 573 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stone Bench witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in High Peak, Stone Bench has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stone Bench Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stone Bench has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 6.22 ranking 3th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Stone Bench crimes were 564. The crime rate of Stone Bench in 2024 was 67.45 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stone Bench were around 573 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.52 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stone Bench)CrimesRank (Stone Bench)CrimesRank (Stone Bench)
Buxton Central66 2693 2855 1
Howard Town86 1772 1804 2
Corbar16 16248 11378 4
Whaley Bridge21 11367 4308 9
Hope Valley48 4292 6310 8
Cote Heath30 7317 5377 5
Gamesley34 5277 7323 7
New Mills East22 9271 8329 6
Whitfield31 6211 15255 13
Chapel West29 8255 10266 11
New Mills West20 12268 9256 12
Hadfield South20 13226 12286 10
Old Glossop22 10169 19209 16
Barms10 22221 13240 14
Simmondley10 24213 14177 19
Padfield18 14197 16237 15
Blackbrook17 15157 20203 17
Tintwistle12 18197 17164 20
Hayfield15 1778 27106 25
Hadfield North9 27190 18197 18
Burbage12 19113 24118 23
Chapel East11 20152 21151 21
St John's11 21101 25114 24
Temple7 2885 26121 22
Limestone Peak9 26132 22104 26
Sett10 23117 2377 28
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Stone Bench Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202519
May 202515
April 202511
March 202515
February 202516
January 202517
December 202410
November 202428
October 202432
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202513
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241

High Crime Locations Stone Bench in July 2025

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

1. Alsop Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Hassop Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kinder Way (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bailey Grove (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sheldon Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Annabelle Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Victoria Park Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Alsop Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Granby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Tongue Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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