Derby City vs Whaley Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Derby City Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Whaley Bridge Derbyshire Constabulary

      Derby City vs Whaley Bridge Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Derby City
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      7,550 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.4% trend
      24.8% 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 Derby City
      B Whaley Bridge
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      7,550
      310
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,019
      335
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.4%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Derby City
      B Whaley Bridge
      Violent Crime
      2,531 ↑30%
      131 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,030 ↑16%
      35 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      453 ↓2%
      18 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      122 ↑14%
      9 ↓50%
      Burglary
      131 ↑3%
      12 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      341 ↑25%
      25 ↓4%
      Drugs
      727 ↑69%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      769 ↑16%
      28 ↓18%
      Robbery
      135 ↑67%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      914 ↑30%
      29 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      124 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      61 ↓19%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      106 ↑38%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      106 ↑34%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whaley Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Derby City safer than Whaley Bridge?

      Derby City has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,550 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 Derby City vs Whaley Bridge?

      Derby City shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.4% — 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 Derby City and Whaley Bridge?

      In Derby City, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,531 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 Derby City and Whaley Bridge?

      Derby City recorded 1,030 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 Derby City vs Whaley Bridge?

      Violent crime in Derby City totalled 2,531 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 Derby City and Whaley Bridge 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%). Whaley Bridge recorded 335 crimes previously (now 310, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Derby City 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. Derby City has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Whaley Bridge has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Derby City and Whaley Bridge?

      Derby City 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 Derby City 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 Derby City or Whaley Bridge on a crime map?

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