Total Crime Rate
38.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hurst Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Howard Town , and the 114th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hurst Close (SK13 8UF) in the last 12 months was 38.7 per 1,000 residents and was 77.8% lower than the Howard Town average (174.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 29.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 42.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hurst Close (SK13 8UF), the main crime hotspot is near Queen'S Drive. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Howard Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Buttercup Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen'S Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen'S Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buttercup Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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