Barlborough vs Buxton Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Barlborough Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Buxton Rural West Derbyshire Constabulary

      Barlborough vs Buxton Rural West Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Barlborough
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      195 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Buxton Rural West
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      408 crimes / 12m
      ↑267.6% trend
      18.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barlborough
      B Buxton Rural West
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      195
      408
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      205
      111
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.9%
      ↑267.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      18.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barlborough
      B Buxton Rural West
      Violent Crime
      62 ↑22%
      161 ↑303%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑14%
      73 ↑143%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓29%
      16 ↑300%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓36%
      10 ↑67%
      Burglary
      17 ↑183%
      17 ↑1600%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓40%
      42 ↑600%
      Drugs
      2 ↓71%
      13 ↑333%
      Public Order
      21 ↑17%
      35 ↑106%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓40%
      20 ↑1900%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      12 ↑500%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barlborough is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 43/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barlborough safer than Buxton Rural West?

      Barlborough has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 195 crimes in the last 12 months. Buxton Rural West has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 408 crimes. Barlborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barlborough vs Buxton Rural West?

      Barlborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Buxton Rural West shows +267.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barlborough and Buxton Rural West?

      In Barlborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (62 incidents). In Buxton Rural West, it is Violent Crime (161 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barlborough and Buxton Rural West?

      Barlborough recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Buxton Rural West recorded 73. 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 Barlborough vs Buxton Rural West?

      Violent crime in Barlborough totalled 62 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 161 in Buxton Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barlborough and Buxton Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barlborough recorded 205 crimes (now 195, a change of -4.9%). Buxton Rural West recorded 111 crimes previously (now 408, +267.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barlborough and Buxton Rural West?

      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. Barlborough has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Buxton Rural West has 18.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barlborough and Buxton Rural West?

      Barlborough falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Buxton Rural West 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 Barlborough and Buxton Rural West?

      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 Barlborough or Buxton Rural West on a crime map?

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

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