Glossop Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Glossop, the crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 in November 2024 translates to a daily risk that is markedly lower than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This 26.3% deficit suggests that, on average, a resident is less likely to encounter crime than someone in other parts of the country. The most pressing concerns remain violence and sexual offences, which accounted for nearly half of all reported crimes (48%), followed by public order issues (14.7%) and shoplifting (9.8%). These figures align with the seasonal rhythm of November, a month marked by shorter days and events like Bonfire Night, which can heighten tensions in public spaces. The rise in public order offences—particularly in the context of Bonfire Night—may reflect the challenges of managing crowds and ensuring safety during such events. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 13% below the UK average could indicate that local retail areas are either less frequented or better policed. The overall rate, however, remains a testament to Glossop's relatively low crime profile, a balance that may be supported by its semi-rural character and the dispersal of its population.

November 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with burglary surging by 600% (from 1 to 7 incidents) and public order offences rising by 150% (from 6 to 15). These increases, though alarming, were offset by significant declines in vehicle crime (-66.7%) and other theft (-55.6%). The dominance of violence and sexual offences (48% of total crimes) remained consistent, though this category was 5% above the UK average. Shoplifting, meanwhile, was 13% below the UK rate, a figure that may reflect the area's lower retail density or effective local policing strategies. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary—despite overall crime reductions—serves as a reminder to secure properties during the darker evenings of November, when such crimes are more likely to occur.

In November 2024, Glossop's crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents marked an 8.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with a rate 26.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, residents encountered approximately three crimes per day—a figure that, when contextualised against the local population of 18,101, translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 177 residents. This ratio underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres, where crime rates often outpace population density. The area's built-up nature within High Peak, likely characterised by a mix of residential and rural landscapes, may contribute to this lower exposure, as more dispersed populations can deter certain types of crime. However, the significant spikes in specific categories—such as burglary and public order—suggest that targeted interventions or seasonal factors could still influence local risk profiles.