High Peak Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 91,959, High Peak recorded 533 crimes in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 18.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country for this period. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (37% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.3%) and public order offences (8.4%). The winter month of February typically sees reduced outdoor activity, yet the data reveals a combination of seasonal lulls and local factors. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.1 per 1,000, are 16% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, however, stands out as 33% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect community dynamics or unmet needs in certain neighbourhoods. Public order offences, though slightly above the UK rate, remain a minor component of the overall crime picture. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull—suggests that some crime types may be influenced by indoor gatherings or reduced daylight hours, though the exact drivers of these patterns require further analysis.

February 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from zero to three incidents, a stark anomaly that may indicate shifting criminal behaviour or reporting practices. Anti-social behaviour rose by 39.3%, with 124 incidents reported, suggesting a potential uptick in community tensions or unaddressed local issues. In contrast, vehicle crime plummeted by 56.3% (from 32 to 14), and drug-related offences fell by 41.2% (from 17 to 10), possibly reflecting the impact of seasonal changes or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, are 16% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be linked to the area’s demographic profile or socio-economic factors. Shoplifting also declined by 36.4%, with 21 incidents compared to 33 in January, aligning with the typical reduction in retail activity during winter months. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime patterns and the need for context-specific interpretations of the data.

The crime rate in High Peak fell by 10.1% from 6.5 per 1,000 in January to 5.8 per 1,000 in February, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 18 crimes per day in February, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 173 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. When scaled to the area’s population of 91,959, the 533 total crimes represent a manageable burden compared to larger urban centres. This context underscores the relative safety of High Peak, particularly in comparison to regions with higher crime rates. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that while certain categories like anti-social behaviour exceed UK averages, the overall picture remains one of controlled crime levels, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to the area’s stability.