Total Crime Rate
31.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Appleton Drive area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Dinting , and the 85th lowest crime rate of 303 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 Appleton Drive (SK13 8RX) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 37.9% lower than the Dinting average (50.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 22.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Appleton Drive (SK13 8RX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sheffield Road, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Derwent Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dinting| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Buttercup Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buttercup Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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