Glossop Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Glossop's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.8% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure, while slightly higher than August's 6.7, reflects a broader trend of relative safety compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (32% of total crimes), shoplifting (23.2%), and anti-social behaviour (16.8%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university—may have influenced patterns, though not all trends align with expectations. For instance, while shoplifting surged to 29 incidents (1.6 per 1,000), this rate is 162% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 43% reduction in criminal damage and arson (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK's 0.5. This divergence suggests local factors, such as the area's retail presence or community engagement, could play a role. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remain 15% below the UK average, reflecting the area's character as a relatively low-density built-up area with fewer high-risk environments. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted, with property crimes (47) making up 37.6% of total incidents, compared to violent crimes (40) at 32%. This mix may be influenced by Glossop's status as a commuter town or its proximity to High Peak's rural areas, which could drive both property-related and interpersonal crime. The month's data, while showing some concerning spikes, also highlights areas where local conditions may contribute to lower-than-average rates in certain categories.

September 2025 saw a stark 480% increase in shoplifting, rising from five to 29 incidents. This sharp jump may be linked to the start of the academic year, as freshers and returning students frequent retail areas. Concurrently, drugs-related crimes doubled, a 100% increase from zero to three cases. Burglary also rose by 40%, though it remains below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 71.4%, from seven to two incidents—a decrease that could reflect heightened community awareness or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour fell by 40%, from 35 to 21 cases, a reduction that may be tied to seasonal factors as nights draw in. Shoplifting in Glossop is 162% above the UK average, highlighting a unique challenge in the area. In contrast, criminal damage and arson are 43% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or lower incident rates in this category.

Glossop's crime rate in September 2025 rose slightly by 2.5% compared to August 2025, moving from 6.7 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This minor increase contrasts with the overall trend of being 6.8% below the UK average. Locally, the monthly exposure figure reveals that one crime occurred for every 145 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime within the community. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of four crimes per day, a figure that aligns with typical patterns in built-up areas of similar size. While this rate is not alarming, it underscores the need for continued vigilance. The population context further illustrates that the impact of crime is distributed across the community, with no single group affected. This data provides a snapshot of how crime interacts with the daily lives of Glossop's residents, offering a baseline for understanding local trends.