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Crime

Crime in Whaley Bridge

Whaley Bridge had 90 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 47.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 17 High Peak areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle High Peak area. Crime was up 1% on the three months before.

SK23, High Peak · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Whaley Bridge

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47.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 17High Peak rank1st is the highest rate
+1%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common35 in 3 months

Month by month

34 Mar 25 Apr 30 May 26 Jun 35 Jul 29 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3539%
anti-social behaviour1719%
public order1112%
criminal damage67%
shoplifting67%
theft44%
drugs33%
burglary33%

Whaley Bridge against High Peak

TypeWhaley Bridge per 1,000Middle High Peak areaChange
Violence18.323.5▲ 3%
Burglary1.61.6–
Vehicle crime12.2–
Anti-social behaviour8.98.7–
Theft and robbery3.14.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whaley Bridge47.1▲ 1%
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 Whaley Bridge a safe area?

Whaley Bridge had about 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 17 High Peak areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whaley Bridge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (35), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and public order (11).