Buxton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a significant anomaly in Buxton’s crime profile, with the most unexpected surge occurring in the ‘Other crime’ category. While the overall crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents placed the area 2.4% above the UK average, the distribution of crime types revealed deeper patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 43.3% of all reported crimes and 30% above the UK average. This aligns with Buxton’s status as a small town with a mix of urban and rural characteristics, where social interactions and community dynamics may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and shoplifting (9.4%) followed, though the latter saw a notable 33.3% decrease from May, possibly due to early summer retail activity or increased foot traffic in town centres. Seasonal factors, such as the start of the tourism season, likely influenced these trends, with longer daylight hours reducing opportunities for certain crimes while increasing exposure to others. The 400% spike in ‘Other crime’ remains unexplained by available data, though it may reflect underreported or newly emerging categories of offences. Buxton’s crime picture in June thus reflects a combination of local conditions, seasonal rhythms, and the challenges of interpreting non-specific crime classifications.

The most striking shift in June 2024 was the 400% increase in ‘Other crime,’ rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This category, which includes a range of non-specific offences, saw an unprecedented jump. Simultaneously, robbery and theft from the person both doubled from zero to one and four incidents, respectively, marking sharp increases in personal safety-related crimes. These rises contrast with declines in shoplifting (-33.3%) and public order offences (-25.0%), which may reflect changing seasonal patterns or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences remain 30% above the UK average at 3.6 per 1,000, a rate that highlights persistent challenges in addressing violent crime in the area. Residents may find the 8.0% month-on-month reduction in overall crime rate a positive indicator, though the volatility in specific categories warrants continued attention.

Buxton’s crime rate in June 2024 fell by 8.0% compared to May 2024, dropping from 9.1 to 8.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift into summer, a period typically associated with reduced outdoor crime in rural areas. Locally, the monthly average translates to approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the town’s relatively low population density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 119 residents, a rate that remains consistent with Buxton’s historical pattern of moderate crime exposure. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average in several categories, the volatility in specific crime types—such as the 400% surge in ‘Other crime’—suggests that localized factors may still influence certain aspects of the crime profile. This data underscores the importance of viewing crime statistics through both a seasonal and community-specific lens.