High Peak Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate High Peak's crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 40.4% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes to a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9% below the UK average for this category. The overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents is 19.8% below the national average of 8.1, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to the UK. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 19.0% of total crimes, with rates 18% below the UK average. Public order offences, at 9.2% of total crimes, slightly exceed the UK average by 3%, suggesting localised tensions in specific areas. Seasonal factors in August—peak holiday season, increased tourism, and potentially more empty homes—may contribute to fluctuations in burglary risks, though no such increase is evident in the data. The area's lower crime rates compared to the UK suggest a combination of community resilience, effective policing, and geographic characteristics that mitigate certain crime types. Property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary are significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting rates 37% lower and burglary 11% lower. This could reflect the area's lower population density, fewer retail hubs, or stronger community cohesion. The dominance of violent crime, however, underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal conflicts may be more prevalent.

August 2025 saw a 400% surge in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, likely linked to increased summer cycling activity and potentially unsecured bikes in public spaces. Vehicle crime also spiked by 105.6%, jumping from 18 to 37 cases, possibly driven by seasonal travel patterns or more vehicles parked in vulnerable areas. Shoplifting increased by 16.7% (30 to 35 incidents), though this remains 37% below the UK average. Conversely, other crime categories showed notable declines: 'other crime' fell by 62.5% (8 to 3), and drug-related offences dropped by 35.7% (14 to 9). These decreases may reflect successful local initiatives or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the largest category, are 9% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts to address violent crime are yielding results. Public order offences, however, slightly exceed the UK average by 3%, indicating potential challenges in managing public spaces during the busy August period. Residents may find the 19.8% overall reduction from the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it highlights High Peak's relative safety despite the prominence of violent crime.

High Peak's crime rate in August 2025 (6.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 9.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.1, indicating a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the local population. This suggests that High Peak's residents face a markedly lower risk of crime compared to the national average. The population context further reinforces this: with 91,959 residents, the area's crime statistics must be interpreted within the framework of its demographic profile. The 9.2% month-on-month decline could be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the end of the summer holiday period reducing opportunities for certain crimes, or improved policing strategies during the month. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of activity, the monthly exposure rate offers a broader perspective on how frequently crime affects the community. These figures collectively illustrate a local area that, despite the dominance of violent crime, maintains a crime profile substantially below the UK average, reflecting either inherent safety factors or effective local governance.