Glossop Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Public order offences in Glossop during August 2023 stood at 20 incidents, a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents — 83% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends highlights a unique local dynamic, likely influenced by the area's seasonal character. As a built-up area within High Peak, Glossop's proximity to natural attractions and its role as a commuter hub may contribute to transient populations converging during peak holiday months. While the overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 is 14.8% below the UK average, the imbalance in public order offences contrasts with lower rates in other categories. Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents, 30.7% of total) and anti-social behaviour (24 incidents, 19.4%) dominate the crime profile, reflecting patterns common to small urban centres with mixed residential and commercial land use. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — may amplify public order challenges, as increased foot traffic and transient populations interact with local infrastructure. Shoplifting (13 incidents, 10.5%) and drugs (2 incidents, 1.6%) both exceeded UK averages, suggesting vulnerabilities in retail security and substance control during periods of higher tourism. These findings align with broader patterns in similar areas where seasonal fluctuations in visitor numbers correlate with spikes in specific offence types.

August 2023 saw a dramatic 333.3% increase in shoplifting, rising from 3 to 13 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in drug-related offences (1 to 2), indicates potential pressures on local retail and policing during the summer holiday period. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 60% (5 to 2), possibly reflecting reduced car usage in August or improved security measures in residential areas. The crime mix shifted significantly, with property crimes (40 incidents) now slightly outnumbering violent crimes (38 incidents), a reversal from earlier in the year. This shift may be attributed to the seasonal focus on public spaces over private residences during August. Public order offences, while only 11.1% higher than July's 18 incidents, remain 83% above the UK average — a disparity that underscores local-specific challenges. For residents, the 10.5% rate of shoplifting (13 incidents) offers a tangible insight into retail security risks, particularly in areas with high tourist footfall. Meanwhile, the 1.6% rate of drug-related offences (2 incidents) suggests targeted policing efforts may be mitigating this category, despite the absolute increase.

Glossop's crime rate in August 2023 (6.9 per 1,000) marked a 6.0% decrease from July's 7.3 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the summer months. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported per day — a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's compact built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Glossop in the lower half of UK local authority comparisons. This statistic, when contextualised with the area's population of 18,101, suggests that the crime burden is relatively distributed compared to larger urban centres. The 14.8% gap between Glossop's rate and the UK average (8.1 per 1,000) is particularly notable given the area's size and infrastructure. While the overall rate remains below the national benchmark, the divergence in specific categories — such as public order offences — highlights the need for targeted interventions. For residents, the 1-in-146 monthly exposure rate provides a concrete measure of risk, though this is tempered by the area's lower population density compared to major cities. The comparison also reveals that Glossop's violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the area's quieter, more residential character compared to high-density urban zones.