Buxton (High Peak) Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Buxton’s (High Peak) crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 38.2% of all reported crimes. At 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall rate was 5.6% above the UK average of 7.1. This discrepancy is most pronounced in violent crime categories, where violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000) were 16% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) also stood out, with the latter 117% above the national average. These patterns may partly explain the area’s elevated crime rate compared to the UK, though seasonal factors likely play a role. January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which could dampen outdoor crimes but amplify issues in densely populated or socially active spaces. The town’s character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial areas may contribute to anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, particularly in high-traffic zones. While property crimes (38 total) remained relatively low, the concentration of violent crimes suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas with higher social interaction. This aligns with the broader trend of violence and sexual offences being the most significant contributor to the area’s crime rate, a pattern consistent with other UK market towns facing similar challenges.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in Buxton’s (High Peak) crime mix, with public order offences doubling from 10 to 20 incidents—a 100% increase. This spike, coupled with a 63% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 19 to 31 cases), highlights a marked uptick in disturbances that may reflect post-holiday tensions or localised issues in community spaces. Conversely, burglary dropped sharply by 83.3% (from 6 to 1 case), suggesting a possible seasonal lull in property-related crimes. Vehicle crime also fell by two-thirds (from 6 to 2), potentially linked to reduced traffic during colder months. While shoplifting (12 cases) remained slightly below the UK average (3% below), the stark contrast between property and violent crime trends is striking: violent crimes (58 total) accounted for nearly 40% of all incidents, far exceeding the 16% share nationally. This imbalance may reflect Buxton’s unique social dynamics, where public spaces—such as its historic High Street—could be more prone to conflict. The 100% increase in robbery, from zero to two cases, is particularly concerning and may indicate a small but significant shift in criminal activity patterns. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to address violent and anti-social behaviours, while the declines in property crimes suggest that seasonal factors may temporarily mitigate certain risks.

Buxton’s (High Peak) crime rate in January 2025 (7.5 per 1,000) marked a 2.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.7, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day over the 31-day period—a figure that, while seemingly low, translates to one reported crime for every 134 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of the crime’s impact on the local population, highlighting that the average resident had a 1-in-134 chance of being directly affected by a crime in January. When compared to the UK average, Buxton’s elevated rates in violent and anti-social crimes suggest a distinct local challenge, though the overall rate remains relatively close to national figures. The population context further clarifies these numbers: with 20,386 residents, the area’s crime statistics must be viewed through the lens of its demographic composition. As a historic market town, Buxton’s mix of residential and commercial areas may contribute to higher rates of public order offences compared to more homogenous or suburban regions. The 2.5% monthly decline, while modest, could reflect the natural ebb and flow of crime tied to seasonal patterns, such as reduced foot traffic in January. However, the persistent gap in violent crime rates relative to the UK underscores the need for ongoing analysis and community-focused strategies to address these disparities.