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Crime in Hayfield

Hayfield had 31 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 62.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 17 High Peak areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% above the middle High Peak area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

SK22, High Peak · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hayfield

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62.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 17High Peak rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 10 Apr 8 May 5 Jun 12 Jul 14 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1239%
anti-social behaviour723%
public order413%
criminal damage310%
other crime26%
vehicle crime13%
drugs13%
theft13%

Hayfield against High Peak

TypeHayfield per 1,000Middle High Peak areaChange
Violence24.123.5▼ 8%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime22.2–
Anti-social behaviour14.18.7–
Theft and robbery24.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hayfield62.2▲ 19%
New Mills38.8▲ 18%
Whitehough25.7▼ 22%
Chinley24.3▼ 23%
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 Hayfield a safe area?

Hayfield had about 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 17 High Peak areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hayfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and public order (4).