Buxton Rural West vs Hope Valley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Buxton Rural West Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Hope Valley Derbyshire Constabulary

      Buxton Rural West vs Hope Valley Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Buxton Rural West
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      408 crimes / 12m
      ↑267.6% trend
      18.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Hope Valley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxton Rural West
      B Hope Valley
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      408
      240
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      111
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑267.6%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxton Rural West
      B Hope Valley
      Violent Crime
      161 ↑303%
      55 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↑143%
      64 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑300%
      22 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      25 ↓7%
      Burglary
      17 ↑1600%
      12 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑600%
      23 ↓18%
      Drugs
      13 ↑333%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      35 ↑106%
      15 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↑1900%
      4
      Theft from Person
      3
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑500%
      9 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hope Valley is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 43/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxton Rural West safer than Hope Valley?

      Buxton Rural West has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 408 crimes in the last 12 months. Hope Valley has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 240 crimes. Hope Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buxton Rural West vs Hope Valley?

      Buxton Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +267.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hope Valley shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Buxton Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Hope Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Buxton Rural West recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hope Valley recorded 64. 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 West vs Hope Valley?

      Violent crime in Buxton Rural West totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 55 in Hope Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxton Rural West recorded 111 crimes (now 408, a change of +267.6%). Hope Valley recorded 244 crimes previously (now 240, -1.6%).

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

      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 West has a resolution rate of 18.7% and Hope Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxton Rural West and Hope Valley?

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

      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 West or Hope Valley on a crime map?

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

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