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Crime in Woolley

Woolley had 141 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 17 High Peak areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle High Peak area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

SK13, High Peak · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Woolley

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49.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 17High Peak rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common65 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 51 Apr 70 May 50 Jun 48 Jul 43 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6546%
public order1611%
anti-social behaviour1611%
criminal damage129%
theft86%
other crime64%
drugs64%
burglary43%

Woolley against High Peak

TypeWoolley per 1,000Middle High Peak areaChange
Violence22.923.5▼ 17%
Burglary1.41.6–
Vehicle crime1.12.2–
Anti-social behaviour5.68.7▼ 6%
Theft and robbery3.94.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gamesley98.7▼ 19%
Padfield79.7▼ 4%
Hadfield60.3▼ 11%
Woolley49.6▼ 8%
Tintwistle48.4▼ 33%
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 Woolley a safe area?

Woolley had about 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 17 High Peak areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woolley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (65), followed by public order (16) and anti-social behaviour (16).