Belper Town vs Pleasley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Belper Town Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Pleasley Derbyshire Constabulary

      Belper Town vs Pleasley Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Belper Town
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      890 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Pleasley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belper Town
      B Pleasley
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      890
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      843
      290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belper Town
      B Pleasley
      Violent Crime
      373 ↑10%
      83 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↓3%
      74 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      61 ↓10%
      17 ↑42%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓4%
      18 ↑38%
      Burglary
      12 ↓33%
      19 ↑171%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↑38%
      38 ↑153%
      Drugs
      8 ↓43%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      88 ↑19%
      31 ↑3%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5
      Shoplifting
      111 ↑5%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓43%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓11%
      5 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pleasley is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belper Town safer than Pleasley?

      Belper Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 890 crimes in the last 12 months. Pleasley has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. Pleasley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belper Town vs Pleasley?

      Belper Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pleasley shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belper Town and Pleasley?

      In Belper Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (373 incidents). In Pleasley, it is Violent Crime (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belper Town and Pleasley?

      Belper Town recorded 121 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pleasley recorded 74. 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 Belper Town vs Pleasley?

      Violent crime in Belper Town totalled 373 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 83 in Pleasley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belper Town and Pleasley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belper Town recorded 843 crimes (now 890, a change of +5.6%). Pleasley recorded 290 crimes previously (now 299, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belper Town and Pleasley?

      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. Belper Town has a resolution rate of 18.1% and Pleasley has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belper Town and Pleasley?

      Belper Town falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Pleasley 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 Belper Town and Pleasley?

      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 Belper Town or Pleasley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belper Town and Pleasley. 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.