SK17 6DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SK17 6DQ

SK17 6DQ, High Peak has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.39 per 1,000 population. This SK17 6DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SK17 postcode area, which has experienced 210 crimes and a crime rate of 6.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SK17 6DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SK17 6DQ, encompassing approximately 2609 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SK17 6DQ area, explore the SK17 6DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

SK17 6DQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

SK17 6DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour127.6671.43%
Shoplifting54.60-54.55%
Public order31.92-62.50%
Other theft21.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Drugs10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.54-25.00%
Shoplifting114.60120.00%
Public order84.2160.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.07-41.67%
Other theft62.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Theft from the person21.15-50.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.9223.08%
Anti-social behaviour126.13100.00%
Public order54.60-16.67%
Shoplifting51.92-58.33%
Theft from the person41.920.00%
Other theft41.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5350.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.48-40.91%
Shoplifting124.98-14.29%
Public order64.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.30-60.00%
Other theft20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.77-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.52-4.35%
Shoplifting148.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3025.00%
Burglary51.92400.00%
Public order41.92100.00%
Other theft31.53-57.14%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.6121.05%
Anti-social behaviour128.8133.33%
Other theft74.6040.00%
Shoplifting72.68-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68100.00%
Public order21.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.4618.75%
Shoplifting107.28-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour93.8328.57%
Other theft53.450.00%
Public order41.92-55.56%
Burglary41.5333.33%
Possession of weapons21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-77.78%
Drugs10.77-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1927.59171.43%
Violence and sexual offences167.28-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson96.1380.00%
Public order93.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.450.00%
Other theft52.6825.00%
Burglary31.92200.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.224.55%
Anti-social behaviour78.8116.67%
Shoplifting72.68-30.00%
Public order62.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.300.00%
Other theft41.92-33.33%
Drugs11.53-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.59-26.67%
Public order108.4311.11%
Shoplifting103.8311.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.83-53.85%
Other theft62.30-14.29%
Drugs52.30150.00%
Burglary51.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9266.67%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1311.490.00%
Public order94.980.00%
Shoplifting93.450.00%
Other theft73.450.00%
Burglary52.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Theft from the person21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 202412
April 202414
March 20247
January 202410
December 202319
November 20237
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202412
June 202416
May 202413
April 202422
March 202423
January 202419
December 202316
November 202323
October 202322
September 202330

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SK17 6DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Spring Gardens
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Eagle Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. New Wye Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Dale Side
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bridge Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Quadrant Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Devonshire Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Fountain Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lower Hardwick Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Palace Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buxton (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St James' Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Hartington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Silverlands
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. A6
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1