Glossop Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Glossop’s crime profile in October 2024 revealed a combination of stability and emerging concerns. The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 24.7% below the UK average, a position consistent with its status as a smaller built-up area within High Peak. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents, though this category remained 18% below the national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.6%, reflecting the social dynamics of a town with limited nightlife but active community spaces. The seasonal context of October—shorter evenings, the start of the Halloween period, and the transition from autumn to winter—likely influenced patterns of activity, with shoplifting and public order offences showing notable fluctuations. While the overall rate was stable, the absence of major spikes in property crimes contrasts with the UK trend, where property-related offences often dominate in similar-sized areas. This suggests that Glossop’s built-up character, with its mix of residential and retail zones, may contribute to a different crime profile, where interpersonal disputes and anti-social behaviour play a larger role than vehicle crime or burglary. The lower-than-average rate for shoplifting (0.6 vs 0.7 per 1,000) could be attributed to the area’s smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. decrease in shoplifting from September may also reflect reduced foot traffic during October. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly regarding the sharp rise in drug-related incidents, which, though limited in scale, may indicate evolving local challenges.

October 2024 saw a sharp 200% increase in drug-related crimes, with incidents rising from 1 to 3. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local criminal activity that could reflect seasonal factors like Halloween or changes in illicit market dynamics. Concurrently, other theft offences rose by 125% (4 to 9), suggesting a possible increase in opportunistic crime. In contrast, public order offences fell by 60% (15 to 6), likely tied to the shorter evenings and reduced social activity in the built-up area during October. The category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35.1% of all crimes, remained 18% below the UK average (2.2 vs 2.7 per 1,000). Residents should be aware that while overall crime rates are stable, the rise in drug-related incidents may indicate areas requiring heightened vigilance, particularly in public spaces during late evenings.

Glossop's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 1.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2. This suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity. Daily crime figures show 4 reported crimes per day on average, highlighting a consistent presence of crime in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime for Glossop’s population of 18,101. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals distinct local dynamics. For instance, the 1-in-163 monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, but specific categories like violence and sexual offences remain significantly below the national benchmark. This contrast underscores the area’s unique profile, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to the comparatively safer environment, even as targeted issues like drug-related incidents emerge.