Crime in Buxton (High Peak): statistics, rates and trends
2,151 crimes were recorded in Buxton (High Peak) in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Buxton (High Peak) at a glance
- Crime trends in Buxton (High Peak)
- Types of crime in Buxton (High Peak)
- Buxton (High Peak) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Buxton (High Peak)
- Streets with the most crime in Buxton (High Peak)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buxton (High Peak)
- Demographics of Buxton (High Peak)
- Questions about crime in Buxton (High Peak)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (896), anti-social behaviour (292) and shoplifting (216) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 309th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Buxton (High Peak) | High Peak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,151 | 6,650 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.0 | 72.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,679 | 91,959 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Buxton (High Peak) peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,686 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,083). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,151 | 104.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,083 | 100.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,268 | 109.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,519 | 121.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,651 | 128.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,686 | 129.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,616 | 126.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,577 | 124.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,460 | 119.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 193 |
| July 2026 | 265 |
| June 2026 | 211 |
| May 2026 | 187 |
| April 2026 | 192 |
| March 2026 | 169 |
| February 2026 | 163 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 158 |
| November 2025 | 150 |
| October 2025 | 167 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
Compared with England and Wales, Buxton (High Peak) recorded notably more public order (45% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (31% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (27% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (58% below) and other theft (21% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 39 to 62 and other crime rose from 25 to 36, while vehicle crime fell from 55 to 43 and other theft fell from 131 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 896 | 43.3 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 292 | 14.1 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 216 | 10.4 | 8.5 | +37% |
| Public order | 200 | 9.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 183 | 8.8 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 105 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 80 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Drugs | 62 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +59% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Other crime | 36 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Buxton (High Peak) has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buxton (High Peak) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel-en-le-Frith | 394 | 55.1 | -47% |
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | -63% |
| New Mills | 428 | 52.4 | -50% |
| Macclesfield | 4,754 | 86.1 | -17% |
| Poynton | 484 | 35.9 | -65% |
| Leek | 1,719 | 92.5 | -11% |
| Glossop | 1,285 | 70.9 | -32% |
| Congleton | 2,345 | 70.6 | -32% |
Of the 7 areas within Buxton (High Peak), Buxton Central had the highest crime rate (194.8 per 1,000) and Temple the lowest (45.9), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton Central | Neighbourhood | 3,572 | 696 | 194.8 |
| Barms | Neighbourhood | 1,681 | 219 | 130.3 |
| Stone Bench | Neighbourhood | 4,657 | 469 | 100.7 |
| Cote Heath | Neighbourhood | 4,994 | 422 | 84.5 |
| Corbar | Neighbourhood | 3,508 | 284 | 81.0 |
| Burbage | Neighbourhood | 2,539 | 144 | 56.7 |
| Temple | Neighbourhood | 1,744 | 80 | 45.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Buxton (High Peak) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (176).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 176 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Lower Hardwick Street | 57 |
| On or near Alsop Way | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Victoria Park Road | 48 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 47 |
| On or near South Street | 39 |
| On or near Brooklands | 36 |
| On or near Baslow Grove | 34 |
Of the 1,859 crimes in Buxton (High Peak) with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 292 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 668 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 460 | 24.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 303 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 122 | 6.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 106 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Buxton (High Peak) has an estimated population of 20,679 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%), an older population (24%, against 19%) and more retired residents (26%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Buxton (High Peak) average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Buxton (High Peak) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Buxton (High Peak) a safe place to live?
Buxton (High Peak) recorded 104.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 309th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Buxton (High Peak)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 896 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (292).
Is crime in Buxton (High Peak) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buxton (High Peak) was up 3% on the year before: 2,151 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,083 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Buxton (High Peak)?
About 20,679 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Buxton (High Peak)?
Buxton (High Peak) is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.