Total Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Anchor Street area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Buxton , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Broadland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Anchor Street (NR12 7AQ) in the last 12 months was 13.8 per 1,000 residents and was 76.9% lower than the Buxton average (59.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Anchor Street (NR12 7AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Belaugh Green Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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