Total Crime Rate
36.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Badgers Way area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dinting , and the 100th lowest crime rate of 304 local areas in High Peak .
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 Badgers Way (SK13 6PP) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 34.7% lower than the Dinting average (55.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Badgers Way (SK13 6PP), the main crime hotspot is near Walkdale Brow. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Simmondley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Peaknaze Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Pike'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Pike'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Walkdale Brow | Under investigation |
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