Hadfield Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hadfield's crime profile in November 2024 reflects a continuation of its historically low crime rates, with an overall rate of 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents—65.8% below the UK average. The area's crime mix is dominated by violence and sexual offences (34.2% of all incidents), followed by public order offences (24.4%) and criminal damage and arson (17.1%). This distribution suggests a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more prevalent than property-related crimes, a trend consistent with the area's character as a built-up residential community within High Peak. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping the crime profile, with the shortening days of November potentially influencing both victim behaviour and criminal opportunities. The timing of Bonfire Night, combined with the pre-Christmas shopping rush, may have contributed to the rise in public order offences, which saw a 66.7% increase from October. However, the area's violent crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with 0.9 per 1,000 residents for violence and sexual offences compared to the national benchmark of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests that while localised factors may drive specific crime types, the overall environment in Hadfield continues to be relatively safe compared to other parts of the UK. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforces this picture, with both categories recording figures 77% and 86% below the UK average respectively. These findings are consistent with the area's likely characteristics as a low-density built-up area where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to maintaining low crime levels.

Public order offences saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, jumping 66.7% to 10 incidents in November from 6 in October. This surge, coupled with a 50% rise in other theft cases, contrasts sharply with the 71.4% decline in burglary and the 50% drop in drug-related offences. The area's violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents remains 65% below the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to public order offences which are 18% above the UK rate. The shift in crime mix—from property crime dominance in October to a more balanced distribution in November—may reflect the impact of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, which could have influenced public behaviour in town centres. Residents may find the 71.4% drop in burglary particularly notable, as it suggests a possible reduction in targeted property crimes during the month.

Hadfield's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 37.0% decrease from the previous month's 4.1 per 1,000. This brings the area's monthly crime exposure to one reported incident for every 386 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population size. The decline aligns with typical November patterns, where shorter days and seasonal events like Bonfire Night may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the drop in burglary and vehicle crime, combined with the rise in public order offences, suggests a shift in criminal activity that may reflect localised factors such as community engagement during festive periods or changes in public behaviour linked to Black Friday shopping activity.