Crime Rates at Elton Grove, Buxton, SK17 7SU

Elton Grove area has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Buxton Central , and the 35th 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 Elton Grove (SK17 7SU) in the last 12 months was 148.1 per 1,000 residents and was 29.4% 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 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 41 (≈ 78.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 46.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 21.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Elton Grove (SK17 7SU), the main crime hotspot is near Alsop Way. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 54 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.