Crime in New Mills: statistics, rates and trends
440 crimes were recorded in New Mills in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in New Mills at a glance
- Crime trends in New Mills
- Types of crime in New Mills
- New Mills compared with nearby towns
- Areas within New Mills
- Streets with the most crime in New Mills
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Mills
- Population and deprivation in New Mills
- Questions about crime in New Mills
- About this data
440 crimes were recorded in New Mills in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 217 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, New Mills has the 1,087th highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Mills | High Peak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 440 | 6,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.9 | 72.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,164 | 91,959 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Mills was highest in the year to July 2022 (704 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (440). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 440 | 53.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 492 | 60.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 538 | 65.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 618 | 75.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 704 | 86.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 641 | 78.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 545 | 66.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 501 | 61.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 501 | 61.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Mills 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 criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in burglary (-48%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 26.6 | 0.78 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 6.6 | 0.43 | -24% |
| Public order | 47 | 5.8 | 0.87 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.8 | 0.56 | +24% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -27% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -48% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +71% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.88 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -74% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in New Mills
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Mills recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 49.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Mills
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Mills recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Mills
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Mills recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Mills
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Mills recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Mills
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Mills recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Mills
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Mills recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Mills
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Mills recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Mills
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Mills recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Mills
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Mills recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Mills
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Mills recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Mills
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Mills recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 74% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Mills
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Mills recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Mills
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Mills recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to New Mills, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Mills.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Mills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel-en-le-Frith | 403 | 56.4 | +5% |
| Poynton | 483 | 35.8 | -34% |
| Glossop | 1,316 | 72.6 | +35% |
| Hadfield | 678 | 38.4 | -29% |
| Bollington | 305 | 38.2 | -29% |
| Buxton (High Peak) | 2,160 | 104.5 | +94% |
| Macclesfield | 4,744 | 85.9 | +59% |
| Wilmslow | 1,280 | 48.4 | -10% |
2 areas within New Mills, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. New Mills East had the highest rate (64.0 per 1,000) and New Mills West the lowest (44.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills East | Neighbourhood | 4,033 | 258 | 64.0 |
| New Mills West | Neighbourhood | 4,131 | 182 | 44.1 |
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 New Mills over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Road | 16 |
| On or near Bankside | 15 |
| On or near Ollersett Drive | 13 |
| On or near Bowden Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Goyt Road | 12 |
| On or near Griffin Close | 12 |
| On or near Lime Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Poplar Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Rock Mill Lane | 12 |
| On or near Sycamore Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Mills 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 39.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
New Mills has an estimated population of 8,164. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Mills sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Mills |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is New Mills a safe place to live?
New Mills recorded 53.9 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 New Mills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in New Mills going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Mills was down 11% on the year before: 440 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 492 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Mills?
New Mills 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 New Mills. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.