Crime in Glossop: statistics, rates and trends
1,285 crimes were recorded in Glossop in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (472), anti-social behaviour (200) and shoplifting (175) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 756th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Glossop | High Peak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,285 | 6,650 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.9 | 72.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,116 | 91,959 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Glossop peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,599 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,263). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,285 | 70.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,519 | 83.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,435 | 79.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,582 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,598 | 88.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,515 | 83.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,599 | 88.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,388 | 76.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,263 | 69.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (70% below) and other theft (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 22 to 40 and burglary rose from 40 to 56, while anti-social behaviour fell from 365 to 200 and criminal damage and arson fell from 118 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 472 | 26.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 11.0 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 175 | 9.7 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Public order | 131 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Other theft | 69 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +40% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +82% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 1.5 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.3 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glossop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadfield | 666 | 37.7 | -47% |
| New Mills | 428 | 52.4 | -26% |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith | 394 | 55.1 | -22% |
| Poynton | 484 | 35.9 | -49% |
| Meltham | 601 | 63.8 | -10% |
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | -46% |
| Honley | 690 | 48.6 | -31% |
| Linthwaite and Slaithwaite | 742 | 70.6 | 0% |
Of the 5 areas within Glossop, Howard Town had the highest crime rate (159.5 per 1,000) and Simmondley the lowest (32.8), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Town | Neighbourhood | 4,394 | 701 | 159.5 |
| Whitfield | Neighbourhood | 2,105 | 198 | 94.1 |
| Old Glossop | Neighbourhood | 4,740 | 160 | 33.8 |
| Dinting | Neighbourhood | 2,239 | 74 | 33.1 |
| Simmondley | Neighbourhood | 4,638 | 152 | 32.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Glossop over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theatre/Concert Hall” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 69 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 64 |
| On or near Hugh Street | 59 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 37 |
| On or near Collier Street | 36 |
| On or near Nightclub | 36 |
| On or near High Street West | 35 |
| On or near Market Street | 31 |
| On or near Hall'S Court | 27 |
| On or near Uplands Road | 23 |
Of the 1,085 crimes in Glossop with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 200 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 379 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 362 | 33.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Glossop has an estimated population of 18,116 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.8%, against 17.1%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Glossop average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Glossop | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Glossop a safe place to live?
Glossop recorded 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 756th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Glossop?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 472 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (200).
Is crime in Glossop going up or down?
Recorded crime in Glossop was down 15% on the year before: 1,285 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,519 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Glossop?
About 18,116 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Glossop?
Glossop 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.