Glossop Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Glossop's crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 32.6% of all reported crimes. At 8.0 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate was 5.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a position that reflects both effective local policing and the area's character as a relatively low-density built-up area within High Peak. The prominence of violent crime, particularly sexual offences, may be consistent with the area's mix of residential and semi-rural environments, where isolated incidents are more likely to be reported. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 35% above the UK average, a figure that could be explained by the area's small-scale community dynamics and the potential for disputes to escalate in closely knit neighbourhoods. Public order offences, which surged by 100% compared to May, were 64% above the UK average, suggesting that summer-related activities in local parks and public spaces may contribute to this trend. The seasonal context of June—as the start of the summer season—likely plays a role in these patterns, with increased foot traffic and social interactions influencing both violent and disorderly conduct. While property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly below UK averages, the higher-than-average rates of anti-social and public order offences indicate that community-based crime prevention strategies may need to be tailored to address local-specific challenges.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 10 to 20 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened summer activity in local public spaces. This category, which accounted for 13.9% of all crimes, was 64% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 33.3% to 12 incidents, a decrease consistent with the end of the academic year and reduced vandalism in school grounds. The most significant month-on-month change was the 200% rise in drug-related offences, climbing from one to three incidents—a figure that, while still below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, deserves closer attention. Theft from the person also doubled to three incidents, a category that was 43% above the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Glossop, where local events and seasonal transitions appear to influence specific offence types disproportionately.

Glossop's crime rate in June 2023 fell to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 19.5% decline from the previous month's 9.9 per 1,000. This drop aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where crime rates often peak during the transition from spring to summer before stabilising. On a daily basis, Glossop recorded approximately five crimes per day in June, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 126 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Glossop in the lower quartile of UK built-up areas. This statistic provides a tangible sense of scale for local residents, illustrating that the majority of the population remains unaffected by crime on a daily basis. The reduction from the previous month may partly explain the decrease in violent crimes, which fell by 28.8% to 47 incidents, though this must be viewed alongside broader regional trends in crime prevention initiatives.