Chaddesden and Spondon vs Dronfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Chaddesden and Spondon Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Dronfield Derbyshire Constabulary

      Chaddesden and Spondon vs Dronfield Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Chaddesden and Spondon
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,355 crimes / 12m
      ↓11% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Dronfield
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      928 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.3% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chaddesden and Spondon
      B Dronfield
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,355
      928
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,645
      841
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11%
      ↑10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chaddesden and Spondon
      B Dronfield
      Violent Crime
      877 ↓9%
      313 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      252 ↓20%
      120 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      150 ↓10%
      51 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      179 ↓7%
      23 ↓60%
      Burglary
      93 ↓39%
      43 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      152 ↓20%
      67 ↓21%
      Drugs
      45 ↓15%
      21 ↑75%
      Public Order
      171 ↓21%
      59 ↑11%
      Robbery
      28 ↑56%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      315 ↑15%
      203 ↑182%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑25%
      6 ↑500%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↑87%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      33 ↓45%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chaddesden and Spondon is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chaddesden and Spondon safer than Dronfield?

      Chaddesden and Spondon has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,355 crimes in the last 12 months. Dronfield has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 928 crimes. Chaddesden and Spondon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chaddesden and Spondon vs Dronfield?

      Chaddesden and Spondon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dronfield shows +10.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chaddesden and Spondon and Dronfield?

      In Chaddesden and Spondon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (877 incidents). In Dronfield, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chaddesden and Spondon and Dronfield?

      Chaddesden and Spondon recorded 252 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dronfield recorded 120. 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 Chaddesden and Spondon vs Dronfield?

      Violent crime in Chaddesden and Spondon totalled 877 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Dronfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chaddesden and Spondon and Dronfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chaddesden and Spondon recorded 2,645 crimes (now 2,355, a change of -11%). Dronfield recorded 841 crimes previously (now 928, +10.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chaddesden and Spondon and Dronfield?

      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. Chaddesden and Spondon has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Dronfield has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chaddesden and Spondon and Dronfield?

      Chaddesden and Spondon falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Dronfield 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 Chaddesden and Spondon and Dronfield?

      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 Chaddesden and Spondon or Dronfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chaddesden and Spondon and Dronfield. 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.