Crime Rate in Whitfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitfield

The total recorded crimes in Whitfield, High Peak, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitfield crime rate of 4.48 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 Whitfield, encompassing approximately 4,236 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Whitfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cliffe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ebenezer Street with total crimes: 2
  • Whitfield Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Whitfield?

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

  • Relative to High Peak:

    • In 2024, Whitfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the High Peak average, with 211 crimes compared to 249.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

    • In 2023, Whitfield had fewer crimes than the High Peak average, with 255 crimes compared to 273. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whitfield witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the High Peak.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitfield has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 ranking 12th out of 27 in the High Peak, UK

In 2024, the total Whitfield crimes were 211. The crime rate of Whitfield in 2024 was 114.48 (year) or 9.54 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the High Peak.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitfield were around 255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.46 (year) or 8.87 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the High Peak.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitfield)CrimesRank (Whitfield)CrimesRank (Whitfield)
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
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

Whitfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order 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 6 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 (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (1 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Whitfield in May 2025

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

1. Cliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ebenezer Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whitfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Freetown (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Uplands Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Whitfield Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Derby Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Nursery Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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