Crime Rate in Whitfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitfield

The total recorded crimes in Whitfield, High Peak, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitfield crime rate of 7.32 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Whitfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acre Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 5
  • Uplands Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Whitfield has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 7.32 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitfield)CrimesRank (Whitfield)CrimesRank (Whitfield)
Buxton Central66 2693 2855 1
Howard Town86 1772 1804 2
Stone Bench52 3564 3573 3
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
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

Whitfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 Whitfield in July 2025

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

1. Acre Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Wood Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Uplands Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Cliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hague Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Whitfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Whitfield Cross (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whitfield Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ebenezer Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Victoria Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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