Total Crime Rate
44.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brookbottom area has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in New Mills East , and the 127th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
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 Brookbottom (SK22 3AY) in the last 12 months was 44.3 per 1,000 residents and was 35.2% lower than the New Mills East average (68.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 53.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brookbottom (SK22 3AY), the main crime hotspot is near Brook Bottom Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In New Mills East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brook Bottom Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Brook Bottom Road | Under investigation |
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