Clay Cross vs Scarcliffe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Clay Cross vs Scarcliffe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clay Cross safer than Scarcliffe?
Clay Cross has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,218 crimes in the last 12 months. Scarcliffe has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 244 crimes. Scarcliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Clay Cross vs Scarcliffe?
Clay Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scarcliffe shows -33.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Clay Cross and Scarcliffe?
In Clay Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (537 incidents). In Scarcliffe, it is Violent Crime (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clay Cross and Scarcliffe?
Clay Cross recorded 226 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scarcliffe recorded 48. 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 Scarcliffe?
Violent crime in Clay Cross totalled 537 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Scarcliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Clay Cross and Scarcliffe 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%). Scarcliffe recorded 368 crimes previously (now 244, -33.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clay Cross and Scarcliffe?
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 Scarcliffe has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Clay Cross and Scarcliffe?
Clay Cross falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Scarcliffe 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 Scarcliffe?
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 Scarcliffe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clay Cross and Scarcliffe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.