High Peak Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

High Peak's July 2024 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 22.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.4, reflecting the area's generally lower crime profile. The month's most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.0%) and public order offences (14.5%). This distribution aligns with the area's characteristics as a largely rural district with limited urban density, where public order issues may arise more frequently during peak summer events. The seasonal context of July—marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased outdoor activity—likely influenced the rise in public order offences, which saw a notable 35.9% increase compared to June. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of violent crime compared to the UK average suggest a community environment where such incidents are less common, possibly due to the area's smaller population and lower population density. Anti-social behaviour, which remained 31% below the UK average, may be attributed to the area's quieter, more spread-out residential layout, where such disturbances are less concentrated. The overall crime rate, while showing a modest decrease from June, remains consistent with the area's historical trend of maintaining lower-than-average crime levels, a pattern that may be reinforced by local policing strategies and community engagement initiatives. These factors, combined with the seasonal dynamics of July, create a unique crime profile that differs from more densely populated urban centres.

July 2024 saw a dramatic 35.9% increase in public order offences, rising from 64 to 87 incidents, marking the most significant category shift of the month. This surge coincides with peak summer activity, including festivals and outdoor events, which likely contribute to higher incidents of noise-related disputes and disorder. Conversely, burglary rates plummeted by 68.2%, dropping from 44 to 14 cases, a decline that may reflect heightened community vigilance or improved security measures during the summer months. Vehicle crime also decreased by 52.4%, with reported incidents falling from 21 to 10, a reduction consistent with lower vehicle presence in residential areas during school holidays. Violence and sexual offences remained 5% below the UK average at 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a continued trend of lower violent crime rates compared to national benchmarks. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns in High Peak, influenced by both seasonal and local factors.

High Peak's crime rate in July 2024 fell by 6.3% compared to June, marking a downward trend from the previous month's 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with the area's generally lower crime profile relative to the UK average, where 6.5 per 1,000 residents reported crime compared to the national figure of 8.4. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 19 crimes reported each day in July, a figure that remains consistent with local patterns observed in other months. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 153 residents over the course of July, a statistic that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. This rate, while modest, reflects the area's broader demographic and geographic characteristics, which likely contribute to its comparatively low crime levels. The decrease in burglary and vehicle crime, coupled with the rise in public order offences, suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity that may correlate with seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity and festivals during peak summer months.