Buxton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Buxton’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 71 incidents—nearly half of the total 150 crimes reported. This category’s rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents was 36% above the UK average, a significant deviation that warrants closer examination of local conditions. The built-up area’s crime profile is shaped by its dual role as a historic market town and a hub for seasonal tourism, factors that likely influence both the frequency and nature of violent crime. While the overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents was just 1.4% above the UK average, the disparity in specific categories reveals a combination of local demographics and external pressures. November’s darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night may have amplified tensions in public spaces, contributing to the surge in violence and sexual offences. Meanwhile, property-related crimes such as shoplifting and criminal damage showed mixed trends, with shoplifting rising 11% above the UK average but burglary remaining 33% below. These patterns suggest that while Buxton’s core retail areas remain vulnerable to petty theft, its broader residential zones enjoy comparatively lower rates of more serious property crimes. The seasonal context further complicates the picture, as the overlap between Black Friday shopping and November’s short days may have created conditions conducive to both retail crime and incidents of personal violence.

Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, comprising 47.3% of all crimes and significantly outpacing the UK average by 36%. This stark divergence suggests localized factors, such as the town’s proximity to major transport routes or seasonal events, may contribute to higher violent crime rates. Month-on-month, possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to two incidents, a spike that may reflect heightened tensions during November’s darker evenings or the timing of local festivals. Conversely, public order offences decreased by 40.9%, linked to reduced foot traffic following the conclusion of Black Friday shopping. Other theft fell sharply by 66.7%, a drop that could indicate improved security measures or a shift in criminal activity towards more targeted offences. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Buxton, where seasonal and event-driven factors appear to influence patterns more than long-term trends.

Buxton’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 10.1% decrease from October’s 8.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal pattern observed in similar areas, where reduced daylight and colder weather may limit outdoor activity and associated crimes. Daily crime statistics show an average of 5 reported incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of crime in the built-up area. Over the course of November, one crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Buxton slightly above the UK average in terms of violent crime but below in property-related offences. This contrast reflects the area’s unique demographic and geographic profile, with a higher concentration of violent crimes potentially linked to local social dynamics and the transient population drawn by seasonal events like Bonfire Night. The population context further highlights that while the overall rate is close to the UK average, the distribution across crime categories diverges significantly, with violent crime far outpacing national trends.