Crime Rates at Wyelands Close, Buxton, SK17 6UX

Wyelands Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Burbage , and the 140th highest 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 Wyelands Close (SK17 6UX) in the last 12 months was 57.9 per 1,000 residents and was 20.6% higher than the Burbage average (48.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 33.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wyelands Close (SK17 6UX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Thornwood Court, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Arbor Grove (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.