High Peak Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

High Peak’s crime rate in October 2024 was 6.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 22.2% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.1. This figure highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.5% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.4 per 1,000, remains 10% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be linked to High Peak’s semi-rural nature and lower population density. Anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage and arson (0.5 per 1,000) also showed notable gaps from national averages, suggesting that community-focused policing and local initiatives may contribute to these outcomes. Seasonal factors in October—such as the clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween—could influence crime patterns, with increased foot traffic and social gatherings affecting public order offences. However, the overall rate remains well below the UK benchmark, a trend that may reflect the area’s quieter, more dispersed character compared to densely populated urban centres. The breakdown also reveals a stark contrast in specific categories: drugs-related crimes (0.1 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) are significantly below national averages, while possession of weapons (0.1 per 1,000) is 43% above the UK rate. This divergence underscores the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to local conditions, ensuring that efforts address both the unique strengths and vulnerabilities of the area.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+100%), vehicle crime (+93.3%), and criminal damage and arson (+56.3%) compared to September. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related activities or increased visibility of bicycles during darker evenings. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person fell by 50% and 25% respectively, suggesting a temporary reduction in targeted crimes. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (38.5% of total crimes), remain 10% below the UK average (2.7 vs 2.9 per 1,000). This divergence from national trends may be influenced by High Peak’s rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density could act as deterrents. A resident might find the 100% drop in bicycle theft from two to four incidents particularly noteworthy, though this increase still falls far below the UK average for the category (0.7 per 1,000).

High Peak’s crime rate in October 2024 rose 13.8% from 5.5 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents compared to September. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns across the district. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported over the month, translating to roughly one crime for every 160 residents. This monthly exposure figure offers a snapshot of the area’s safety profile, though it should not be interpreted as a daily risk. The population context adds nuance: with 91,959 residents, the crime rate remains lower than the UK average. While the rise from September is small, it underscores the need for ongoing monitoring of trends, particularly in categories like vehicle crime and criminal damage, which saw significant increases. The local context—rural and semi-urban—likely influences these patterns, with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween possibly contributing to fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents.