High Peak Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate High Peak's crime profile in August 2023, making up 35.1% of all reported incidents. This category recorded 225 cases, a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—5% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents is 13.6% lower than the national average of 8.1, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to other parts of the UK. Anti-social behaviour (18.6% of total crimes) and public order offences (13.4%) follow as the next most common categories, though the latter exceeds the UK average by 50%. August, a peak holiday month, may partly explain patterns in public order offences, as increased foot traffic and transient populations could contribute to tensions in public spaces. The area's lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (33% below UK), vehicle crime (18% below), and burglary (12% below) suggest effective local policing or a demographic profile less prone to property-related crimes. These trends align with High Peak's character as a largely rural district with limited urban centres, where community cohesion and lower population density might naturally reduce certain crime types. However, the rise in public order offences during August highlights the need for targeted interventions during peak tourism periods.

August 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime surged by 50.0% compared to July, rising from 22 to 33 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect higher traffic volumes during the summer holiday season. Public order offences also climbed by 38.7%, with 86 reports compared to 62 in the previous month, potentially linked to increased social gatherings and tourist activity. Shoplifting increased by 37.9%, with 40 cases recorded, though this remains 33% below the UK average. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 73.9%, from 23 to 6, which could indicate successful local enforcement efforts or reduced illicit activity during the summer. Theft from the person fell by 50.0%, from 6 to 3 cases, due to heightened awareness among residents and visitors during peak season. Public order offences in High Peak are 50% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the area's overall lower crime rate, suggesting that local factors—such as the presence of popular tourist attractions or transient populations—may influence this category. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal patterns and local dynamics in shaping crime trends.

High Peak's crime rate in August 2023 (7.0 per 1,000) represents a 2.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.8, indicating a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 21 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban centres but comparable to other rural districts. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 91,959, highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in High Peak compared to the UK average. The 13.6% gap between High Peak's rate and the national average of 8.1 per 1,000 underscores the area's consistently safer profile, though the 50% excess in public order offences compared to the UK average suggests specific vulnerabilities. For residents, these figures translate to a lower likelihood of encountering most crime types but a higher risk in public order incidents, which may require targeted community engagement strategies. The comparison to the previous month's rate also reveals that while overall crime has risen slightly, the area remains well below the UK benchmark, reinforcing the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining public safety.