High Peak Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 saw High Peak maintain a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, 17.4% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This consistent performance underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly in property crime categories where rates are significantly lower than national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.0% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.8%) and public order offences (11.6%). The seasonal context of July—characterised by school holidays, tourism peaks, and festivals—likely influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic in public spaces potentially contributing to the rise in public order offences. However, the area’s low levels of shoplifting (54% below UK average) and vehicle crime (49% below UK average) suggest that local policing strategies and community initiatives may be effectively deterring certain types of crime. The balance between violent and property crime remains skewed toward the former, which may reflect High Peak’s demographic profile as a mix of rural and semi-urban communities where interpersonal disputes and anti-social behaviour are more prevalent than theft or burglary. This month’s data aligns with broader trends observed in similar areas during summer months, where increased social activity and outdoor events can temporarily elevate certain crime categories while others remain subdued.

July 2025 marked a significant shift in public order offences, which surged by 46.2% from 52 to 76 cases. This increase, though notable, contrasts with a 39.2% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 74 to 45 cases. The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in drug-related crimes, which jumped 55.6% from 9 to 14 incidents. This spike may reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased socialising during festivals or summer events. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 20.0%, potentially linked to higher traffic volumes during peak tourist periods. Violent crime remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.0% of all reported incidents.9 per 1,000 was 5% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 3% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge that warrants further observation in the coming months.

High Peak’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% decrease from June’s 7.3 per 1,000. This small but consistent decline aligns with patterns observed during the summer months, when seasonal tourism and festivals may shift crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 21 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, offers no direct comparison to UK-wide averages. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 140 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national standards. With a population of 91,959, the monthly exposure metric contextualises the impact of crime on individual households, illustrating that the majority of residents remain unaffected. This figure, when paired with the area’s 17.4% below the UK average, reinforces High Peak’s position as a safer local authority district, particularly in the context of property crime rates that are significantly lower than national benchmarks.