Glossop Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Glossop, 5.9 crimes were reported in November 2023, placing the area 21.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This rate translates to a roughly 1-in-171 chance of a resident experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.1% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (18.9%) and anti-social behaviour (12.3%). The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may partly explain the patterns observed. Violence and sexual offences in Glossop were 27% below the UK average, while shoplifting was 100% above, highlighting stark contrasts in local crime dynamics compared to national trends. These figures suggest that while violent crime remains a concern, property-related crimes like shoplifting have become prevalent, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during the festive shopping period. The area's relatively low overall crime rate, despite the sharp rise in shoplifting, indicates that Glossop's built-up environment within High Peak may offer some protective factors against broader criminal activity, though localised pressures in retail areas appear to be intensifying.

November saw a 6.2% increase in Glossop's crime rate compared to October, rising from 5.5 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. The most striking shift was an 185.7% surge in shoplifting, with incidents jumping from 7 to 20. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase above the UK average for shoplifting (0.6 vs 1.1 per 1,000), suggests heightened pressure on local retail environments during the Black Friday shopping period. Conversely, burglary fell by 56.3%, dropping from 16 to 7—a reduction that may reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for property crime. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, were 27% below the UK average, consistent with the area's likely lower population density and fewer concentrated nightlife venues compared to major urban centres. A notable anomaly was the 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 9 to 12, which may be linked to the increased number of public events and celebrations during November. These shifts underscore the importance of understanding how seasonal rhythms and local demographics interact to shape crime patterns in this built-up area of High Peak.

Glossop's November 2023 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents was 6.2% higher than the previous month's rate of 5.5, reflecting a modest but measurable upward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 4 crimes reported each day in the built-up area—a figure that, while not alarmingly high, represents a tangible presence of criminal activity in the community. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 171 residents, a ratio that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to the UK average but highlights the importance of localised awareness. With a population of 18,101, the 106 reported crimes in November equate to a per-capita rate that is 21.3% below the national average, suggesting that Glossop's built-up environment within High Peak may benefit from factors such as lower population density, stronger community cohesion, or effective local policing strategies. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting and public order offences indicates that certain aspects of the area's character—such as its retail presence and seasonal events—can create micro-environments where crime rates fluctuate more significantly than the broader regional trend would suggest.