Buxton Town vs Killamarsh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Buxton Town Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Killamarsh Derbyshire Constabulary

      Buxton Town vs Killamarsh 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
      29/100
      Below Average
      Killamarsh
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      511 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      18.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Buxton Town
      B Killamarsh
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,467
      511
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,288
      420
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.9%
      ↑21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      18.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Buxton Town
      B Killamarsh
      Violent Crime
      604 ↑24%
      243 ↑37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↑16%
      70 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓27%
      24 ↑60%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑130%
      19 ↑0%
      Burglary
      48 ↑26%
      35 ↑46%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↑16%
      38 ↓19%
      Drugs
      40 ↑60%
      13 ↑160%
      Public Order
      126 ↓5%
      43 ↑26%
      Robbery
      5 ↓50%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      136 ↓4%
      8 ↑167%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓17%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑700%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑0%
      9 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Buxton Town safer than Killamarsh?

      Buxton Town has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,467 crimes in the last 12 months. Killamarsh has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 511 crimes. Killamarsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Buxton Town vs Killamarsh?

      Buxton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Killamarsh shows +21.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Buxton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (604 incidents). In Killamarsh, it is Violent Crime (243 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Buxton Town recorded 231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Killamarsh recorded 70. 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 Killamarsh?

      Violent crime in Buxton Town totalled 604 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 243 in Killamarsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Buxton Town and Killamarsh 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%). Killamarsh recorded 420 crimes previously (now 511, +21.7%).

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

      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 Killamarsh has 18.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Buxton Town and Killamarsh?

      Buxton Town falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Killamarsh 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 Killamarsh?

      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 Killamarsh on a crime map?

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

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