Total Crime Rate
43.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Street area has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in New Mills East , and the 126th lowest crime rate of 303 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 Chapel Street (SK22 3JN) in the last 12 months was 43.9 per 1,000 residents and was 35.7% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Street (SK22 3JN), the main crime hotspot is near A6. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 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 | Public order | A6 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A6 | Under investigation |
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