Chesterfield Town Centre vs Whaley Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Chesterfield Town Centre Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Whaley Bridge Derbyshire Constabulary

      Chesterfield Town Centre vs Whaley Bridge Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Chesterfield Town Centre
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,217 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.1% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Whaley Bridge
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chesterfield Town Centre
      B Whaley Bridge
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,217
      310
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,831
      335
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.1%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chesterfield Town Centre
      B Whaley Bridge
      Violent Crime
      736 ↑38%
      131 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      435 ↑26%
      35 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      120 ↑24%
      18 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑233%
      9 ↓50%
      Burglary
      33 ↑106%
      12 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      115 ↑37%
      25 ↓4%
      Drugs
      60 ↓8%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      227 ↓7%
      28 ↓18%
      Robbery
      22 ↓12%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      364 ↑3%
      29 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑12%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓17%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑63%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whaley Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chesterfield Town Centre safer than Whaley Bridge?

      Chesterfield Town Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,217 crimes in the last 12 months. Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 310 crimes. Whaley Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chesterfield Town Centre vs Whaley Bridge?

      Chesterfield Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whaley Bridge shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chesterfield Town Centre and Whaley Bridge?

      In Chesterfield Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (736 incidents). In Whaley Bridge, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chesterfield Town Centre and Whaley Bridge?

      Chesterfield Town Centre recorded 435 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whaley Bridge recorded 35. 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 Chesterfield Town Centre vs Whaley Bridge?

      Violent crime in Chesterfield Town Centre totalled 736 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in Whaley Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chesterfield Town Centre and Whaley Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chesterfield Town Centre recorded 1,831 crimes (now 2,217, a change of +21.1%). Whaley Bridge recorded 335 crimes previously (now 310, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chesterfield Town Centre and Whaley Bridge?

      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. Chesterfield Town Centre has a resolution rate of 25% and Whaley Bridge has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chesterfield Town Centre and Whaley Bridge?

      Chesterfield Town Centre falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whaley Bridge 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 Chesterfield Town Centre and Whaley Bridge?

      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 Chesterfield Town Centre or Whaley Bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chesterfield Town Centre and Whaley Bridge. 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.