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

July 2025 marked a notable shift in Buxton's crime profile, with the area recording a crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents — 4.7% above the UK average of 8.6. This figure, while slightly elevated, reflects a 10.2% month-on-month decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.1. The town's character as a rural spa town with seasonal tourism activity appears to influence patterns, particularly in public order and violent crime. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.3% of all reported incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000 for this category. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely, contributing to a distinct mix of crimes reflective of a community navigating the demands of summer tourism. Seasonal context suggests that the peak of the tourist season in July, with festivals and outdoor events, likely contributes to heightened public order incidents. However, the overall decline from June may indicate successful local initiatives or natural seasonal fluctuations in criminal activity. The data illustrates a combination of tourism-driven pressures and the town's inherent characteristics, requiring nuanced interpretation to understand the full picture.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with possession of weapons reporting a 200% increase from one to three incidents — a stark anomaly in the dataset. Public order offences rose by 47.1%, reflecting an 87% disparity above the UK average for this category, which may be linked to the influx of summer tourists and associated events. Conversely, burglary rates dropped by 57.1%, aligning with broader trends of reduced property crime during the summer months when outdoor activity increases and homes are more likely to be unoccupied. The decrease in criminal damage and arson by 47.8% suggests a possible correlation with seasonal changes in community engagement or improved local policing during peak tourist periods. Violent crime remains a critical concern, with Buxton's rate of 4.3 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences placing it 41% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be attributed to the town's specific demographics or the concentrated nature of certain incidents. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the sharp rise in possession of weapons, which could signal a shift in local criminal activity patterns requiring targeted attention.

Buxton's crime rate in July 2025 (9.0 per 1,000) represents a 10.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.1, indicating a tangible reduction in overall criminal activity. This decline contrasts with the town's position above the UK average, highlighting the unique challenges faced by Buxton's community. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six crimes per day in July, a figure that, while locally significant, must be contextualised against the broader UK landscape where no equivalent daily comparison is available. The monthly exposure metric reveals that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 111 residents — a rate that, while not extreme, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When compared to the UK average, Buxton's violent crime rate is higher, but other categories such as shoplifting and vehicle crime are significantly below national levels. This disparity reflects the town's specific characteristics, including its relatively low population density and the absence of major urban infrastructure that might drive certain types of crime. The comparison to the previous month's data suggests that targeted interventions or natural seasonal shifts may be contributing to the downward trend, though further analysis would be required to confirm causal factors.