Buxton Rural West vs Pleasley

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
      61/100
      Pleasley Derbyshire Constabulary

      Buxton Rural West vs Pleasley 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
      61/100
      Average
      Pleasley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxton Rural West
      B Pleasley
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      408
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      111
      290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑267.6%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxton Rural West
      B Pleasley
      Violent Crime
      161 ↑303%
      83 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↑143%
      74 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑300%
      17 ↑42%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↑67%
      18 ↑38%
      Burglary
      17 ↑1600%
      19 ↑171%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑600%
      38 ↑153%
      Drugs
      13 ↑333%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      35 ↑106%
      31 ↑3%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      5
      Shoplifting
      20 ↑1900%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑500%
      5 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pleasley is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 43/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxton Rural West safer than Pleasley?

      Buxton Rural West has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 408 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 Buxton Rural West vs Pleasley?

      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. Pleasley shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Buxton Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 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 Buxton Rural West and Pleasley?

      Buxton Rural West recorded 73 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 Buxton Rural West vs Pleasley?

      Violent crime in Buxton Rural West totalled 161 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 Buxton Rural West and Pleasley 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%). Pleasley recorded 290 crimes previously (now 299, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxton Rural West 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. Buxton Rural West has a resolution rate of 18.7% and Pleasley has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxton Rural West and Pleasley?

      Buxton Rural West 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 Buxton Rural West 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 Buxton Rural West or Pleasley on a crime map?

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

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