High Peak Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in High Peak during June 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes that diverges from national trends. With a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents—12.9% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a safer-than-average environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 38% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000 vs 2.8 per 1,000 in High Peak). This dominance of violent crime suggests a focus on community safety initiatives in areas with higher foot traffic or social interaction, such as town centres or public spaces. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.9% of total crimes, a figure 5% below the UK average, indicating that while incidents occur, they are not concentrated in this area. In contrast, public order offences stood at 11.7% of total crimes, 34% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local policing priorities or the presence of venues where such incidents are more likely to occur. The low rates of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average—57% and 44% below respectively—suggest that High Peak’s rural character and lower retail density may contribute to these figures. Seasonal factors in June, with longer days and the start of summer tourism, may influence patterns: higher violent crime could align with increased public gatherings, while lower property crime may reflect reduced opportunities for theft in sparsely populated areas. This mix of crime types illustrates an area where community engagement and targeted policing could play a role in maintaining the current trend of being below the UK average for most categories.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends for High Peak, with several categories experiencing significant changes compared to the previous month. Drug-related offences surged by 116.7%, rising from six to 13 incidents—a sharp increase that may warrant closer scrutiny, though no direct causal factors are evident from the data. Similarly, theft from the person doubled from zero to four cases, and bicycle theft increased by 100% from one to two, potentially linked to summer activities or temporary population movements. Conversely, burglary fell by 62% to 19 incidents from 50 in May, a decline that could reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced outdoor activity or improved security measures during the warmer months. Robbery also dropped by 50%, from four to two, suggesting that targeted interventions or natural deterrents may have played a role. The overall crime mix remains heavily skewed towards violent crime, which accounted for 37.5% of all incidents, a proportion 4% below the UK average for this category. Public order offences, however, stood at 34% above the UK average, a figure that could be influenced by local events or policing strategies. Residents may find the 57% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the UK average particularly reassuring, as it indicates a lower risk of car-related theft or vandalism in this area. These month-on-month fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the need for ongoing analysis to identify emerging trends.

Compared to May 2023, the crime rate in High Peak fell by 15.9% to 7.4 per 1,000 residents from 8.8 per 1,000, marking a significant improvement in the area’s safety profile. This decline is reflected in the daily crime count, which averaged 23 crimes per day in June—equivalent to one reported crime for every 135 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is a local metric and not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, it provides a tangible sense of the monthly exposure for High Peak’s population. The 1-in-135 ratio suggests that, on average, each resident faces a relatively low risk of being directly affected by crime. For example, the 37.5% share of violent crimes means that nearly a third of incidents involve direct harm to individuals, a proportion that, while below the UK average for this category, remains a key focus for local authorities. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the stark contrast between High Peak and the UK average for certain crimes: vehicle crime and shoplifting are both well below the national rates, a trend that may align with the area’s rural nature and lower density of retail or commercial spaces. These comparisons underscore the importance of context in interpreting crime data, as local geography and community dynamics can shape patterns in ways that differ from broader national trends.