High Peak Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

High Peak’s crime rate for November 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 24.7% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safer local authority districts in the country, particularly when considering the dominance of violent crimes in the overall crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.2% of all reported crimes, with 215 incidents recorded—2.3 per 1,000 residents, 11% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 13.6% of total crimes (69 incidents), a rate that is 25% below the national average. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and the Black Friday shopping period, likely influenced crime patterns, though the overall reduction in property-related crimes suggests a broader trend of decreased opportunities for theft. Public order offences, while slightly above the UK average by 6%, remained relatively low at 0.5 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile reflects a mix of urban and rural characteristics, with violent crime rates aligning more closely with mid-sized towns while property crime rates mirror those of less densely populated regions. This balance indicates that High Peak’s crime profile is shaped by both the presence of community-focused policing and the natural limitations of population density in reducing certain types of crime.

November 2025 saw a significant reduction in shoplifting, with incidents dropping by 37.3% to 32 cases—a decrease that may be linked to heightened security measures around Black Friday shopping. Similarly, burglary fell by 51.5% compared to the previous month, with 16 reported cases, a shift that could be attributed to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced public activity. Other crime also declined sharply, decreasing by 50.0% to 11 incidents, suggesting a broader trend of reduced non-specific criminal activity. While these decreases are encouraging, several categories showed increases: possession of weapons rose by 300.0% to 8 cases, a spike that may reflect heightened police focus or unexplained shifts in criminal behaviour. Drugs-related offences also increased by 45.5%, though this remains below the UK average. The contrast between these trends highlights the complex nature of crime patterns, with some categories benefiting from seasonal or situational factors while others remain elevated. For residents, the sharp drop in shoplifting and burglary offers a tangible sign of improved safety in key areas.

High Peak’s crime rate in November 2025 fell by 12.8% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.4 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during late autumn, where reduced foot traffic and seasonal events may contribute to lower crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the district recorded an average of 17 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a localised timeframe. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime was reported for every 181 residents over the course of November—a rate that, while not negligible, reflects a marked improvement relative to the previous month. This statistic provides residents with a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime, though such figures are aggregated and do not capture real-time fluctuations. The population context further underscores that High Peak’s lower crime rate—24.7% below the UK average—places it among the safer local authority districts in the country, particularly when compared to urban centres with higher population densities and associated crime risks.