Crime Rates at Chelmorton, Buxton, SK17 9SL

This area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Bakewell , and the 114th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around This (SK17 9SL) in the last 12 months was 40.9 per 1,000 residents and was 42.3% lower than the Bakewell average (70.9 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 43.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode SK17 9SL, the highest concentration of overall crime is near Common Lane, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Main Street (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.