Buxton Rural East vs Fairfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Buxton Rural East Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Fairfield Derbyshire Constabulary

      Buxton Rural East vs Fairfield Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Buxton Rural East
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      124 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      697 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      16.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxton Rural East
      B Fairfield
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      124
      697
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      129
      725
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      16.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxton Rural East
      B Fairfield
      Violent Crime
      60 ↑0%
      279 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓21%
      93 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓11%
      37 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑40%
      14 ↑75%
      Burglary
      8 ↑100%
      28 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓29%
      78 ↑37%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      14 ↓22%
      Public Order
      12 ↑20%
      74 ↑9%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      52 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      13 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buxton Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 19/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxton Rural East safer than Fairfield?

      Buxton Rural East has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 124 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairfield has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 697 crimes. Buxton Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buxton Rural East vs Fairfield?

      Buxton Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fairfield shows -3.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buxton Rural East and Fairfield?

      In Buxton Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Fairfield, it is Violent Crime (279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxton Rural East and Fairfield?

      Buxton Rural East recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairfield recorded 93. 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 Buxton Rural East vs Fairfield?

      Violent crime in Buxton Rural East totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 279 in Fairfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buxton Rural East and Fairfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxton Rural East recorded 129 crimes (now 124, a change of -3.9%). Fairfield recorded 725 crimes previously (now 697, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxton Rural East and Fairfield?

      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. Buxton Rural East has a resolution rate of 0% and Fairfield has 16.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxton Rural East and Fairfield?

      Buxton Rural East falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Fairfield 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 Buxton Rural East and Fairfield?

      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 Buxton Rural East or Fairfield on a crime map?

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

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