Creswell vs Whitwell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Creswell Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Whitwell Derbyshire Constabulary

      Creswell vs Whitwell Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Creswell
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      725 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Whitwell
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      34.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Creswell
      B Whitwell
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      725
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      729
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Creswell
      B Whitwell
      Violent Crime
      271 ↓15%
      113 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↑20%
      54 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑24%
      21 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑20%
      16 ↓24%
      Burglary
      38 ↑100%
      23 ↑109%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↓26%
      32 ↓3%
      Drugs
      25 ↑79%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      48 ↓4%
      31 ↓6%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      4
      Shoplifting
      50 ↓7%
      41 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓24%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitwell is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 20/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Creswell safer than Whitwell?

      Creswell has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 725 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitwell has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Whitwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Creswell vs Whitwell?

      Creswell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitwell shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Creswell and Whitwell?

      In Creswell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (271 incidents). In Whitwell, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Creswell and Whitwell?

      Creswell recorded 149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitwell recorded 54. 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 Creswell vs Whitwell?

      Violent crime in Creswell totalled 271 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Whitwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Creswell and Whitwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Creswell recorded 729 crimes (now 725, a change of -0.6%). Whitwell recorded 356 crimes previously (now 350, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Creswell and Whitwell?

      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. Creswell has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Whitwell has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Creswell and Whitwell?

      Creswell falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whitwell 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 Creswell and Whitwell?

      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 Creswell or Whitwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Creswell and Whitwell. 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.