High Peak Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in High Peak, 5.4 crimes were reported in January 2025 — 23.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering crime roughly once every 184 residents over the course of the month. The area's crime profile is shaped by its mix of urban and rural characteristics, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 37.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 20.2%. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may contribute to lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to busier months. The crime rate for violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may be effective in mitigating such incidents. However, anti-social behaviour remains slightly above the UK average, linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces. The overall crime rate being 23.9% below the UK average indicates that High Peak is comparatively safer, though the specific mix of crime types reflects both the area's demographics and the seasonal context of the post-holiday period.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in robbery cases, rising from zero to three incidents — a sharp but isolated uptick that may reflect post-holiday vulnerabilities or specific local circumstances. Meanwhile, possession of weapons also doubled, with two incidents reported, suggesting a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. In contrast, other theft decreased by 53.1% (49 to 23), and other crime fell by 63.6% (11 to 4), indicating that some categories experienced significant reductions. The balance between violent and property crimes remained skewed, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 40% of all crimes, compared to property crimes (142 incidents, 28.4%) and anti-social behaviour (20.2%). High Peak's rate for shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) is 35% below the UK average, consistent with the area's seasonal context of reduced retail activity in January. This contrast with the UK average highlights how local conditions — such as the timing of holidays and the nature of local commerce — can influence crime patterns in ways that diverge from national trends.

High Peak's crime rate in January 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) was 0.4% lower than the previous month's rate (5.5 per 1,000), indicating a stable trend with minimal month-on-month fluctuation. Over the course of the month, 500 crimes were reported, averaging 16 crimes per day — a figure that, while lower than the UK average, reflects the area's relatively safe environment. When scaled to the population of 91,959, this means that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents over the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not account for variations in daily activity or specific locations. The stability in the overall crime rate contrasts with the UK average, which remains 23.9% higher, suggesting that High Peak's policing, community initiatives, or socioeconomic factors may contribute to its lower crime profile. However, the comparison also highlights the importance of continued vigilance, particularly in categories like robbery and weapon possession, where small but notable increases were observed.