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Crime in Buxton

Buxton had 639 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 17 High Peak areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 154% above the middle High Peak area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

SK17, High Peak · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Buxton

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126crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 17High Peak rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common253 in 3 months

Month by month

167 Mar 181 Apr 170 May 206 Jun 252 Jul 181 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Buxton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25340%
anti-social behaviour10416%
shoplifting8013%
public order6210%
criminal damage488%
theft315%
burglary193%
vehicle crime142%

Buxton against High Peak

TypeBuxton per 1,000Middle High Peak areaChange
Violence49.923.5▲ 18%
Burglary3.71.60%
Vehicle crime2.82.2–
Anti-social behaviour20.58.7▲ 33%
Theft and robbery7.74.1▲ 26%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Buxton126▲ 23%
Harpur Hill102.6▼ 10%
Burbage44.9▲ 24%
Chapel-en-le-Frith44.6▲ 5%
See every High Peak area ranked on the crime in High Peak 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 126 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 17 High Peak 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 (253), followed by anti-social behaviour (104) and shoplifting (80).