Abbey vs Whitwell

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Abbey Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Whitwell Derbyshire Constabulary

      Abbey vs Whitwell Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Abbey
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      4,119 crimes / 12m
      ↑58.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Whitwell
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      34.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abbey
      B Whitwell
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      4,119
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,598
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58.6%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abbey
      B Whitwell
      Violent Crime
      1,677 ↑50%
      113 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      450 ↑58%
      54 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      250 ↑48%
      21 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      132 ↑15%
      16 ↓24%
      Burglary
      111 ↑35%
      23 ↑109%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      251 ↑54%
      32 ↓3%
      Drugs
      222 ↑155%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      334 ↑56%
      31 ↓6%
      Robbery
      63 ↑125%
      4
      Shoplifting
      435 ↑97%
      41 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      35 ↑40%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↑236%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      58 ↑123%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      64 ↑23%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitwell is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abbey safer than Whitwell?

      Abbey has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,119 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitwell has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Whitwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abbey vs Whitwell?

      Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitwell shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abbey and Whitwell?

      In Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,677 incidents). In Whitwell, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abbey and Whitwell?

      Abbey recorded 450 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitwell recorded 54. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Abbey vs Whitwell?

      Violent crime in Abbey totalled 1,677 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Whitwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abbey and Whitwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey recorded 2,598 crimes (now 4,119, a change of +58.6%). Whitwell recorded 356 crimes previously (now 350, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey and Whitwell?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Abbey has a resolution rate of 20% and Whitwell has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abbey and Whitwell?

      Abbey falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whitwell is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abbey and Whitwell?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Abbey or Whitwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey and Whitwell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.