Hadfield Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Hadfield, a built-up area within High Peak, recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—49.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s consistently low levels of criminal activity, a trend that has persisted despite the month’s post-holiday context, which typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter days. The balance between property and violent crimes is striking: both categories accounted for 18 of the 57 total crimes reported, with violence and sexual offences (31.6%) and anti-social behaviour (22.8%) comprising the largest shares. This equilibrium contrasts with UK patterns, where violent crime often dominates. Seasonal factors may partly explain the low overall rate, as January’s reduced outdoor activity and post-holiday lull likely curbed opportunities for crimes like shoplifting or vehicle-related offences. However, the equal split between property and violent crimes suggests a unique dynamic in Hadfield. Unlike urban centres where property crime often outpaces violent crime, or rural areas where burglary might dominate, Hadfield appears to maintain a balanced profile. This could reflect the area’s character as a small, closely knit community where social interactions and local policing may mitigate both types of crime. The relatively low rate of violent crime—1.1 per 1,000, 56% below the UK average—further reinforces this, though the rise in anti-social behaviour raises questions about underlying tensions. While the overall picture remains positive, the surge in certain categories warrants attention, particularly as January transitions into a period of increased social activity.

January 2025 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 333.3% (from 3 to 13 incidents) and burglary increasing by 250% (from 2 to 7). These jumps suggest a potential uptick in community tensions or unmet demand for local services. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), possibly reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during shorter days. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 40% (from 30 to 18), a drop that may align with post-holiday lulls in alcohol-related incidents. Hadfield’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) is 56% below the UK average, indicating a safer environment for this category compared to national benchmarks. The equal split between property and violent crimes—each accounting for 18 of the 57 total—contrasts with UK patterns, where violent crime typically dominates.

Hadfield's crime rate in January 2025 rose slightly to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 3.4% increase from the previous month’s 3.5 per 1,000. This small uptick contrasts with the overall low crime profile of the area, which remains 49.3% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported incidents per day, reflecting the area’s generally low levels of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 278 residents, a figure that highlights the relatively safe environment in Hadfield compared to national averages. When contextualised within the area’s population of 15,826, the monthly exposure to crime remains minimal, with no single category dominating the statistics. This suggests that while the rate has increased marginally, the overall trend remains stable, with no significant spikes in any particular type of crime.