Crime Rate in Whaley Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whaley Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Whaley Bridge, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whaley Bridge crime rate of 13.02 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 Whaley Bridge, encompassing approximately 2,764 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Whaley Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Mevril Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Whaley Bridge?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Whaley Bridge reported a higher crime volume than the High Peak average, with 367 crimes compared to 249. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whaley Bridge witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Whaley Bridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the High Peak average, with 308 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whaley Bridge witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whaley Bridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whaley Bridge has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 13.02 ranking 4th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Whaley Bridge crimes were 367. The crime rate of Whaley Bridge in 2024 was 132.75 (year) or 11.06 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whaley Bridge were around 308 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.41 (year) or 9.28 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whaley Bridge)CrimesRank (Whaley Bridge)CrimesRank (Whaley Bridge)
Buxton Central77 1693 2855 1
Howard Town65 2772 1804 2
Stone Bench51 3564 3573 3
Corbar16 19248 11378 4
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
Temple10 2485 26121 22
Sett5 28117 2377 28
Hayfield6 2778 27106 25
Dinting9 2577 28100 27

Whaley Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 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 (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202521
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20249
July 202417
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
December 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Whaley Bridge in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
2. Mevril Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Beech Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Charlesworth Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chapel Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. Macclesfield Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shallcross Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Elnor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hill Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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