Allestree and Darley vs Clay Cross

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Allestree and Darley Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Clay Cross Derbyshire Constabulary

      Allestree and Darley vs Clay Cross Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Allestree and Darley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,545 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Clay Cross
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,218 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.4% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Allestree and Darley
      B Clay Cross
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,545
      1,218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,013
      1,124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↑8.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.9%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Allestree and Darley
      B Clay Cross
      Violent Crime
      898 ↓23%
      537 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      371 ↑6%
      226 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      165 ↓23%
      79 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↓1%
      25 ↑32%
      Burglary
      100 ↓15%
      33 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      193 ↓19%
      74 ↓8%
      Drugs
      149 ↓3%
      27 ↑17%
      Public Order
      292 ↓21%
      95 ↓14%
      Robbery
      24 ↑26%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      140 ↓8%
      81 ↑69%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↓25%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓40%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↓6%
      12 ↑9%
      Other Crime
      44 ↓14%
      19 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Allestree and Darley is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Allestree and Darley safer than Clay Cross?

      Allestree and Darley has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,545 crimes in the last 12 months. Clay Cross has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,218 crimes. Allestree and Darley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Allestree and Darley vs Clay Cross?

      Allestree and Darley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Clay Cross shows +8.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Allestree and Darley and Clay Cross?

      In Allestree and Darley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (898 incidents). In Clay Cross, it is Violent Crime (537 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Allestree and Darley and Clay Cross?

      Allestree and Darley recorded 371 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clay Cross recorded 226. 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 Allestree and Darley vs Clay Cross?

      Violent crime in Allestree and Darley totalled 898 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 537 in Clay Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Allestree and Darley and Clay Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Allestree and Darley recorded 3,013 crimes (now 2,545, a change of -15.5%). Clay Cross recorded 1,124 crimes previously (now 1,218, +8.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Allestree and Darley and Clay Cross?

      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. Allestree and Darley has a resolution rate of 27.9% and Clay Cross has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Allestree and Darley and Clay Cross?

      Allestree and Darley falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Clay Cross 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 Allestree and Darley and Clay Cross?

      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 Allestree and Darley or Clay Cross on a crime map?

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

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