Crime Rates at Nicolas Close, Buxton, SK17 7LH

Nicolas Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Buxton Central , and the 42nd highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Nicolas Close (SK17 7LH) in the last 12 months was 137.3 per 1,000 residents and was 34.6% lower than the Buxton Central average (209.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 68.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nicolas Close (SK17 7LH), the main crime hotspot is near Annabelle Court. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.