Buxton Town vs Derby City

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Buxton Town Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Derby City Derbyshire Constabulary

      Buxton Town vs Derby City Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Buxton Town
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,467 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      19% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Derby City
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      7,550 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.4% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxton Town
      B Derby City
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,467
      7,550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,288
      6,019
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.9%
      ↑25.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      24.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxton Town
      B Derby City
      Violent Crime
      604 ↑24%
      2,531 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↑16%
      1,030 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓27%
      453 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑130%
      122 ↑14%
      Burglary
      48 ↑26%
      131 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↑16%
      341 ↑25%
      Drugs
      40 ↑60%
      727 ↑69%
      Public Order
      126 ↓5%
      769 ↑16%
      Robbery
      5 ↓50%
      135 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      136 ↓4%
      914 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓17%
      124 ↑13%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑700%
      61 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      106 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑0%
      106 ↑34%
      Overall Verdict
      A Buxton Town is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxton Town safer than Derby City?

      Buxton Town has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,467 crimes in the last 12 months. Derby City has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 7,550 crimes. Buxton Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buxton Town vs Derby City?

      Buxton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Derby City shows +25.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Buxton Town and Derby City?

      In Buxton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (604 incidents). In Derby City, it is Violent Crime (2,531 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxton Town and Derby City?

      Buxton Town recorded 231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Derby City recorded 1,030. 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 Town vs Derby City?

      Violent crime in Buxton Town totalled 604 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,531 in Derby City. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buxton Town and Derby City in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxton Town recorded 1,288 crimes (now 1,467, a change of +13.9%). Derby City recorded 6,019 crimes previously (now 7,550, +25.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxton Town and Derby City?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 19% and Derby City has 24.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxton Town and Derby City?

      Buxton Town falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Derby City 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 Town and Derby City?

      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 Town or Derby City on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buxton Town and Derby City. 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.