Total Crime Rate
40.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lansdowne Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Barms , and the 120th 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 Lansdowne Road (SK17 6RR) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% lower than the Barms average (102.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lansdowne Road (SK17 6RR), the main crime hotspot is near Devonshire Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barms| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lightwood Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Palace Road | — |
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