Crime

Police are appealing to drivers following an increased number of reports of car meets, dangerous driving, excessive noise, revving engines, stunts and racing in Peak District.

Appeal as car meets and anti-social behaviour on the rise in the Peak District

The driver has received a fine after he chose a parking spot on the bend of the road, causing danger to other cars and ruining grass.

Driver slammed for parking illegally in popular Peak District beauty spot

The incident happened on Sunday, November 19 at approximately 10.30pm at a business on Netherside, Bradwell, Hope Valley.

Appeal after large amount of cash stolen from business in the Peak District

The incident happened at 6.30 pm on Saturday, November 18 on Broad Walk, Buxton when officers were called to reports that two males approached a female in an attempt to take her belongings. They then made off in the direction of the Old Hall.

Appeal after woman targeted by two men in Buxton during attempted robbery

Police seize car after driving caught with no licence or insurance

A cyclist has been involved in a hit and run in New mills at the weekend leaving him with leg injuries.

Hunt for woman who left injured New Mills cyclist in hit and run

MP Robert Largan has commented on the drug problems in High Peak after 17 drug-related arrests have been made by the police in the area. (Credit: MP Robert Largan)

'Deep-seated' drug problems in Buxton says MP as 17 drug related arrests made

Several drug networks were disrupted, and thousands of pounds of cash and drugs seized across Derbyshire during a week-long operation to target county lines drug dealers.

17 arrested as cocaine, heroin, cannabis and almost £10k seized in Derbyshire

Andrew Neilson, director of campaigns at the Howard League for Penal Reform, said: “Children in the criminal justice system are some of the most vulnerable in society, often with histories of abuse and neglect. That is what leads them to commit crimes in the first place.

Almost two dozen youngsters in Derbyshire reoffended within year of conviction

Oscar, 13, has very dark, almost black hair, he also has a very dark moustache. He was wearing a big black coat with a fur hood, black baseball cap and blue trainers. It’s believed Oscar could have travelled to the Glossop area from Buxton.

Police concerned for missing boy, 13, who disappeared from his home in Buxton

The number of acid attacks in Derbyshire has risen sharply.

Derbyshire sees major spike in “appalling” acid attacks

Jayden and Harvey were reported missing from Buxton on Sunday, October 15. The 12-year-olds are believed to be together in Glossop.

Police appeal launched as two boys, aged 12, go missing in High Peak

Kenzie Beresford, 18, pleaded guilty to stealing two trays of chocolate bars from McColls store in Fairfield on Thursday, July 27, a charity box containing cash from Buxton Woodworks on Wednesday, September 27, and stealing cash from Golden Fry in Buxton on Sunday, October 8.

Teenager charged with theft, burglary and possession of knife

Buxton's location leaves it vulnerable to organised crime from nearby cities say police just days after 975 cannabis plants were found in the town centre. Photo Derbyshire Police

Buxton's location leaves it 'vulnerable' to drug supply and weapons possession

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police.

Police appeal after staff threatened during robbery at shop in Buxton

Officers were called to the reports of a group of males wearing tracksuits with hoods and masks, stealing a car and attempting to enter other houses in New Mills, High Peak in the early hours of Friday, September 29. The incidents happened around the High Lea and Eaves Knoll Roads area.

Appeal launched after thieves steal car and attempt to break into houses

The huge haul is thought to be worth around £1million.

Police discover massive cannabis factory inside former Derbyshire M&S store

Daniel Llloyd, of Nottingham Avenue, Brinnington, Stockport, has been charged with four counts of burglary, one count of theft from a shop, one count of attempted burglary, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, driving without insurance, and dangerous driving.

Man jailed in connection with dangerous driving and series of burglaries

The River Wye at Monsal Dale. (Photo: Jason Chadwick/Derbyshire Times)

Pair of Peak District visitors fined for illegal trout fishing on River Wye

This is the man that officers are attempting to trace.

Dog attack in Derbyshire town centre sparks police investigation

A cannabis growing operations was discovered by police above the former Marks and Spencer store in Buxton. Photo Derbyshire Police

Huge cannabis growing operation discovered in Buxton by police

Jackson Parker, 25, and Joshua White 22, sold large quantities of cocaine and cannabis in the Buxton area and have been sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison.

Drug dealers who flooded Buxton with cocaine and cannabis jailed

Derbyshire Constabulary seized £1.2 million in assets and money from criminals in the year to March, new figures show.

Derbyshire police seize £1.2 million from criminals – as fraud recoveries surge

According to Derbyshire police’s website, anyone who does not have a licence, or the correct licence, or is riding e-scooters without insurance is at risk of being fined

Questions raised over Derbyshire police reponse to e-scooter riders illegally

Over the summer period, there has been a series of criminal damage incidents reported to the Fairfield Centre on Victoria Park Road. These have seen children getting on to the roof, ripping up fixtures, and fencing damaged, it has happened on several occasions and has cost hundreds of pounds of damage, to repair and replace.

Police appeal after children climb on roof causing hundreds of pounds of damage

Officers from Fairfield Safer Neighbourhood Team working in partnership with the local community have secured a three-month Closure Order against a house on Cromford Lane, Fairfield, Buxton.

Closure Order against Buxton house following drug-related anti-social behaviour

The incident happened just before 2 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, at the Co-op, Eccles Road, Chapel-en-le-frith, High Peak. Offenders forced entry through the rear security shutters and broke into the store.

Police appeal following break-in at Co-op store in High Peak

A number of vehicles were caught up in the blaze.
Credit: Hathersage Fire Station

Police appeal after Peak District blaze that engulfed several cars

Police were called to a road rage incident on Fairfield Road, Buxton just after 2.30 p.m. on Monday, August 14. Now Buxton SNT have shared a CCTV image from the incident and have appealed for help to identify the man who could help with their enquiries.

Police appeal as CCTV images released following road rage incident in Buxton

Edale Mountain Rescue attended seven incidents last weekend, including a walker who took a six metre fall before losing consciousness.

Air ambulance, mountain rescue and dog units attend seven incidents

Simpson was jailed after appearing at Manchester Minshull Street crown court.

Buxton paedophile is jailed over child sex attack

Lisa, 50, left her address in Fairfield, Buxton in the early hours of this morning, September 1, and despite searches by officers, police have been unable to find her yet. She is white, about 5 foot 10 inches tall with long dark hair possibly worn in a ponytail. She was last seen wearing light blue jeans, black trainers with pink edging on them, and a black and white checked bomber jacket.

Appeal launched as police seriously concerned for missing Buxton woman

Buxton police say it will be cracking down on those who come to the High Peak for car meets and races.

Crack down on car meet culture in High Peak

A Derbyshire woman failed the roadside breath test after flipping over her car.

Driver charged with drink driving after flipping car in Peak District

Police have provided an update after the horror crash

Police update after crash that left 11 people injured

Police continue to investigate the death of Olivia Marsden

Murder investigation continues after 24 year old woman found dead

Figures from the Home Office show Derbyshire Constabulary was responsible for investigating 170 referrals where a person was a potential victim of modern slavery, including 86 children, in the year to June.

Surge in potential slavery victims in Derbyshire

The animal welfare charity is raising awareness about how to stop cruelty to animals for good - and to highlight the barbaric procedure which, in many cases, is carried out illegally in the UK solely for the aim of making the dog look “tough”.

16 dogs in Derbyshire undergo cruel ear cropping

Police tape around the bus which was involved in a collision with a person on Buxton's High Street. Pic submitted

Man hospitalised after Buxton bus collision

Ministry of Justice figures show 322 offenders were released from prison, cautioned, or handed a non-custodial conviction at court in the year to September 2021 in High Peak. Of them, 59 reoffended. Photo: RADAR

A fifth of High Peak criminals reoffend within a year new figures show

£100,000 has been announced to help crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Extra £100k to tackle anti-social behaviour

“We are working hard to trace the man movements in the last 24 hours before his death, and we would like to hear from anyone who may have noticed a man with injuries or something that didn’t seem quite right.” Photo: Derbyshire Police

Police appeal for help tracing the last movements of man found dead at home

Officers have launched an investigation into the theft.

Police appeal after parking machine stolen at Peak District tourist spot

This is the woman that officers wish to speak to.

Police appeal after reports of dog attacking another dog at Derbyshire reservoir

David Bodill was sentenced yesterday.

Buxton man jailed after downloading bomb making manuals and fleeing UK

Officers undertook speed checks along the route.

Police patrol Snake Pass after reports of motorbikes racing along route