Crime in Glossop: statistics, rates and trends
1,316 crimes were recorded in Glossop in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Glossop at a glance
- Crime trends in Glossop
- Types of crime in Glossop
- Glossop compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Glossop
- Streets with the most crime in Glossop
- What happened after crimes were reported in Glossop
- Population and deprivation in Glossop
- Questions about crime in Glossop
- About this data
1,316 crimes were recorded in Glossop in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 471 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Glossop has the 734th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Glossop | High Peak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,316 | 6,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.6 | 72.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,116 | 91,959 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Glossop was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,624 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,270). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,316 | 72.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,513 | 83.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,442 | 79.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,589 | 87.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,606 | 88.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,516 | 83.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,624 | 89.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,337 | 73.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,270 | 70.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| October 2025 | 131 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Glossop over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+53%) and drugs (+44%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-40%) and criminal damage and arson (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 26.0 | 0.76 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 11.9 | 0.78 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 172 | 9.5 | 1.15 | +5% |
| Public order | 133 | 7.3 | 1.10 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -28% |
| Other theft | 72 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +22% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.2 | 0.91 | +53% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -3% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.57 | -29% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 0.29 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Glossop
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Glossop recorded 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Glossop
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Glossop recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Glossop
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Glossop recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Glossop
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Glossop recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Glossop
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Glossop recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Glossop
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Glossop recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Glossop
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Glossop recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Glossop
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Glossop recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Glossop
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Glossop recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Glossop
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Glossop recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Glossop
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Glossop recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Glossop
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Glossop recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Glossop
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Glossop recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Glossop, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Glossop.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glossop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadfield | 678 | 38.4 | -47% |
| New Mills | 440 | 53.9 | -26% |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith | 403 | 56.4 | -22% |
| Poynton | 483 | 35.8 | -51% |
| Meltham | 611 | 64.9 | -11% |
| Bollington | 305 | 38.2 | -47% |
| Honley | 681 | 48.0 | -34% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 764 | 72.7 | +0% |
5 areas within Glossop, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Howard Town had the highest rate (161.4 per 1,000) and Dinting the lowest (31.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Town | Neighbourhood | 4,394 | 709 | 161.4 |
| Whitfield | Neighbourhood | 2,105 | 222 | 105.5 |
| Simmondley | Neighbourhood | 4,638 | 159 | 34.3 |
| Old Glossop | Neighbourhood | 4,740 | 156 | 32.9 |
| Dinting | Neighbourhood | 2,239 | 70 | 31.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Glossop over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 72 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 62 |
| On or near Hugh Street | 54 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 45 |
| On or near Market Street | 42 |
| On or near Collier Street | 38 |
| On or near High Street West | 38 |
| On or near Nightclub | 35 |
| On or near Uplands Road | 25 |
| On or near Hall'S Court | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Glossop over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 375 | 28.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 366 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 216 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Glossop has an estimated population of 18,116. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Glossop sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Glossop |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Glossop a safe place to live?
Glossop recorded 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Glossop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in Glossop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Glossop was down 13% on the year before: 1,316 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,513 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Glossop?
Glossop is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Glossop. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.