Derby City vs Matlock

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Derby City Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Matlock Derbyshire Constabulary

      Derby City vs Matlock Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Derby City
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      7,550 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.4% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Matlock
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,016 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Derby City
      B Matlock
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,550
      1,016
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,019
      975
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.4%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Derby City
      B Matlock
      Violent Crime
      2,531 ↑30%
      379 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,030 ↑16%
      231 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      453 ↓2%
      44 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      122 ↑14%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      131 ↑3%
      22 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      341 ↑25%
      68 ↓11%
      Drugs
      727 ↑69%
      36 ↓31%
      Public Order
      769 ↑16%
      100 ↑1%
      Robbery
      135 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      914 ↑30%
      92 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      124 ↑13%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      61 ↓19%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      106 ↑38%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      106 ↑34%
      17 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Matlock is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Derby City safer than Matlock?

      Derby City has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,550 crimes in the last 12 months. Matlock has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,016 crimes. Matlock scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Derby City vs Matlock?

      Derby City shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Matlock shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Derby City and Matlock?

      In Derby City, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,531 incidents). In Matlock, it is Violent Crime (379 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Derby City and Matlock?

      Derby City recorded 1,030 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Matlock recorded 231. 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 Derby City vs Matlock?

      Violent crime in Derby City totalled 2,531 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 379 in Matlock. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Derby City and Matlock in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Derby City recorded 6,019 crimes (now 7,550, a change of +25.4%). Matlock recorded 975 crimes previously (now 1,016, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Derby City and Matlock?

      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. Derby City has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Matlock has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Derby City and Matlock?

      Derby City falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Matlock 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 Derby City and Matlock?

      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 Derby City or Matlock on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Derby City and Matlock. 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.