Crime Rate in Temple: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Temple

The total recorded crimes in Temple, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Temple crime rate of 11.04 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 Temple, encompassing approximately 905 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Temple Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencer Road with total crimes: 3
  • Temple Road with total crimes: 2
  • B5059 with total crimes: 1

How safe is Temple?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Temple demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 85 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Temple recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Temple had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 121 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Temple recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Temple Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Temple has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 11.04 ranking 24th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Temple crimes were 85. The crime rate of Temple in 2024 was 93.83 (year) or 7.82 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Temple were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.57 (year) or 11.13 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Temple)CrimesRank (Temple)CrimesRank (Temple)
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
Sett5 28117 2377 28
Hayfield6 2778 27106 25
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Temple Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
December 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244

High Crime Locations Temple in May 2025

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

1. Spencer Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
2. Temple Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. B5059 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spencer Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Millersdale Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. College Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Robertson Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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