Hadfield Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 presented a mixed picture for crime in Hadfield, a built-up area within the rural High Peak region. While the area’s overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents remained 29.3% below the UK average, specific categories saw notable fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.5% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 that is 15% below the UK average. This may reflect the area’s relatively small population and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as the Easter holiday and warmer spring weather may have increased outdoor activity, contributing to the sharp rise in vehicle crime and other theft. These categories, which both surged by 400% compared to March, now account for 11.9% of total incidents each, a figure that exceeds the UK average for vehicle crime by 33%. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and burglary remain well below national levels, with rates 49% and 67% lower than the UK average respectively. This suggests that while certain areas of Hadfield face emerging challenges, the broader community continues to benefit from its low crime profile compared to the rest of the country.

April 2023 marked a stark increase in vehicle crime and other theft, both of which surged by 400% compared to March. This jump—from two to 10 incidents in each category—suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to increased outdoor activity during spring. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 100%, with one reported incident compared to zero in March, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 43%. In contrast, public order offences fell by 90%, declining from 10 to 1, a drop consistent with the area’s generally low rates for this category. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture: while violent crime remains a significant concern (accounting for 40.5% of total incidents), categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary are significantly below UK averages. Residents should be particularly vigilant around vehicle-related crimes, which now account for 11.9% of all reported incidents in Hadfield.

April 2023 saw a 31.4% increase in Hadfield’s crime rate compared to March 2023, rising from 4.0 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This shift places the area’s overall crime rate 29.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, though the month-on-month rise suggests local factors may be influencing patterns. Daily crime figures show roughly three reported incidents per day in Hadfield, a relatively low frequency compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for every 188 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s generally low crime profile despite recent increases. When viewed against the local population of 15,826, these numbers indicate that most residents remain unaffected by crime, though specific categories such as vehicle crime and theft have seen sharp month-on-month spikes. This contrast between overall safety and emerging trends highlights the need for targeted awareness in certain areas.