Buxton Rural West vs Middlecroft and Poolsbrook
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Buxton Rural West vs Middlecroft and Poolsbrook Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buxton Rural West safer than Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?
Buxton Rural West has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 408 crimes in the last 12 months. Middlecroft and Poolsbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 827 crimes. Buxton Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Buxton Rural West vs Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?
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. Middlecroft and Poolsbrook shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Buxton Rural West and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?
In Buxton Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Middlecroft and Poolsbrook, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxton Rural West and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?
Buxton Rural West recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middlecroft and Poolsbrook recorded 130. 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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?
Violent crime in Buxton Rural West totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Buxton Rural West and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook 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%). Middlecroft and Poolsbrook recorded 873 crimes previously (now 827, -5.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxton Rural West and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?
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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Buxton Rural West and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?
Buxton Rural West falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Middlecroft and Poolsbrook 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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?
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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buxton Rural West and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.