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Crime in Buxton

Buxton had 8 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 21 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 24th of 25 Broadland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 41% below the middle Broadland area.

NR10, Broadland · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Buxton

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21crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
24 of 25Broadland rank1st is the highest rate
–on the 3 months beforenot enough to compare
violencemost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 1 Apr 1 May 2 Jun 4 Jul 2 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Buxton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence675%
criminal damage225%

Buxton against Broadland

TypeBuxton per 1,000Middle Broadland areaChange
Violence15.818.8–
Burglary01.2–
Vehicle crime00.6–
Anti-social behaviour04.8–
Theft and robbery02.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Badersfield79.7▲ 52%
Hevingham33.6–
Coltishall29.9▼ 19%
Horstead28.5▼ 23%
Buxton21–
See every Broadland area ranked on the crime in Broadland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Buxton a safe area?

Buxton had about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 24 of 25 Broadland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Buxton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (6), followed by criminal damage (2).