High Peak Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.9% of all crimes in High Peak during October 2025, making it the most prevalent category. This share, while significant, contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7. The breakdown reveals a complex mix of crime types, with anti-social behaviour (14.0%) and public order offences (10.8%) also contributing prominently. October’s seasonal context—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween activities—likely influenced patterns. The area’s lower-than-average crime rate suggests a generally safer environment compared to the UK as a whole, though specific categories like public order and burglary (5.7%) show notable deviations from national norms. These figures align with High Peak’s character as a largely rural district with lower population density, where community policing and limited urban infrastructure may contribute to lower overall crime rates. However, the prominence of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as local hotspots or events that may exacerbate tensions.

October 2025 saw a 200% increase in robbery cases, rising from one to three incidents. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, underscores shifting crime dynamics. Other crime also rose sharply, with 22 reported incidents—a 144.4% increase from the previous month’s nine. This category’s jump may reflect underreported or newly emerging issues. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 5.6% (from 54 to 51), and possession of weapons fell by 60% (from five to two), suggesting some successes in targeted enforcement. Public order offences, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, were 32% above the UK average of 0.5, highlighting a local challenge. Burglary, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 33% above the UK average, indicating vulnerabilities in residential security. These disparities suggest that while High Peak’s overall crime rate is relatively low, certain categories demand closer attention. For residents, the 32% above-average public order rate may be particularly relevant, as it could signal issues in local community spaces or event management.

High Peak’s crime rate in October 2025 (6.4 per 1,000) marked a 16.3% increase from the previous month’s 5.5 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while locally contextual, provides a tangible sense of frequency. When scaled to the population of 91,959 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 157 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while not negligible, remains significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric helps residents contextualise risk, though it does not account for variations in personal circumstances or geographic distribution. The area’s lower crime rate compared to the UK as a whole may be attributed to its rural character, where community cohesion and limited urban infrastructure can deter certain types of crime. However, the upward movement from September to October underscores the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly given the seasonal factors that may amplify local vulnerabilities during darker evenings and increased foot traffic around Halloween.