Clay Cross vs Derwent and Oakwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Clay Cross Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Derwent and Oakwood Derbyshire Constabulary

      Clay Cross vs Derwent and Oakwood Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Clay Cross
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,218 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.4% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Derwent and Oakwood
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,838 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clay Cross
      B Derwent and Oakwood
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,218
      2,838
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,124
      2,957
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.4%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      22.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clay Cross
      B Derwent and Oakwood
      Violent Crime
      537 ↑9%
      1,231 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      226 ↑14%
      336 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      79 ↑23%
      181 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑32%
      139 ↓20%
      Burglary
      33 ↑0%
      83 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↓8%
      211 ↓2%
      Drugs
      27 ↑17%
      103 ↑45%
      Public Order
      95 ↓14%
      193 ↓26%
      Robbery
      4 ↑33%
      18 ↑13%
      Shoplifting
      81 ↑69%
      183 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      21 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      14 ↑56%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      41 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓44%
      84 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Derwent and Oakwood is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clay Cross safer than Derwent and Oakwood?

      Clay Cross has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,218 crimes in the last 12 months. Derwent and Oakwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,838 crimes. Derwent and Oakwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clay Cross vs Derwent and Oakwood?

      Clay Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Derwent and Oakwood shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clay Cross and Derwent and Oakwood?

      In Clay Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (537 incidents). In Derwent and Oakwood, it is Violent Crime (1,231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clay Cross and Derwent and Oakwood?

      Clay Cross recorded 226 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Derwent and Oakwood recorded 336. 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 Clay Cross vs Derwent and Oakwood?

      Violent crime in Clay Cross totalled 537 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,231 in Derwent and Oakwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clay Cross and Derwent and Oakwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clay Cross recorded 1,124 crimes (now 1,218, a change of +8.4%). Derwent and Oakwood recorded 2,957 crimes previously (now 2,838, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clay Cross and Derwent and Oakwood?

      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. Clay Cross has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Derwent and Oakwood has 22.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clay Cross and Derwent and Oakwood?

      Clay Cross falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Derwent and Oakwood 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 Clay Cross and Derwent and Oakwood?

      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 Clay Cross or Derwent and Oakwood on a crime map?

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

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