Chapel and Chinley vs Wirksworth and Middleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Chapel and Chinley Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Wirksworth and Middleton Derbyshire Constabulary

      Chapel and Chinley vs Wirksworth and Middleton Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Chapel and Chinley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Wirksworth and Middleton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      9.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chapel and Chinley
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      549
      265
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      527
      365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↓27.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chapel and Chinley
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Violent Crime
      276 ↑18%
      106 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓2%
      46 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓20%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓14%
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      23 ↓4%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑6%
      23 ↓50%
      Drugs
      15 ↓6%
      8 ↓11%
      Public Order
      36 ↓45%
      35 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑41%
      4 ↓69%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑100%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wirksworth and Middleton is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 29/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chapel and Chinley safer than Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Chapel and Chinley has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 549 crimes in the last 12 months. Wirksworth and Middleton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 265 crimes. Wirksworth and Middleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chapel and Chinley vs Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Chapel and Chinley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wirksworth and Middleton shows -27.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chapel and Chinley and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      In Chapel and Chinley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (276 incidents). In Wirksworth and Middleton, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chapel and Chinley and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Chapel and Chinley recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 46. 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 Chapel and Chinley vs Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Violent crime in Chapel and Chinley totalled 276 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Wirksworth and Middleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chapel and Chinley and Wirksworth and Middleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chapel and Chinley recorded 527 crimes (now 549, a change of +4.2%). Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 365 crimes previously (now 265, -27.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chapel and Chinley and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      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. Chapel and Chinley has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Wirksworth and Middleton has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chapel and Chinley and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Chapel and Chinley falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Wirksworth and Middleton 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 Chapel and Chinley and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      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 Chapel and Chinley or Wirksworth and Middleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chapel and Chinley and Wirksworth and Middleton. 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.