Glossop Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Glossop's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.6% below the UK average of 7.1. This relatively low rate, however, masks significant variations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most prominent concern. At 37 incidents, anti-social behaviour accounted for 30.3% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. This 104% discrepancy suggests a unique local dynamic, potentially influenced by the area's character as a built-up rural town within High Peak. The post-holiday period in January likely contributed to increased tensions, with shorter days and reduced retail activity possibly exacerbating issues related to public order and anti-social conduct. Violence and sexual offences, at 35 cases, represented 28.7% of total crimes but were 24% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of serious violent crime compared to the national picture. The seasonal context of January—marked by reduced daylight and post-Christmas retail activity—may have played a role in shaping these patterns, though the sharp rise in drug-related offences and burglary suggests other factors at play. The relatively low levels of property crime, with shoplifting and burglary both below UK averages, contrast with the higher incidence of public order issues, pointing to a combination of local conditions and seasonal influences.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from two to six incidents. This surge, while small in absolute terms, may reflect shifts in local patterns or enforcement activity. Burglary also rose sharply by 150%, increasing from two to five cases—a jump that could be linked to seasonal factors such as post-holiday property vulnerability. Conversely, other theft fell by two-thirds, due to reduced retail footfall during the post-Christmas period. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime, was 104% above the UK average, a stark contrast to violent crimes, which were 24% below the national rate. This divergence highlights the combination of local dynamics, with public order issues and anti-social conduct dominating over more serious violent offences. Residents may find the 10.7% rise in shoplifting—though modest—particularly relevant, as it suggests ongoing challenges in retail crime management.

Glossop's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 20.8% compared to December 2024, moving from 5.6 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in crime patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as post-holiday dynamics and reduced daylight hours. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Glossop in a relatively safer position compared to areas with higher population densities. However, the rise in specific categories like drug-related offences and burglary suggests localized pressures that may warrant further attention from local authorities. The population context—18,101 residents—further highlights the manageable scale of crime, though the increase in certain categories indicates potential areas for targeted intervention.