Derwent and Oakwood vs Dronfield

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

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

      Derwent and Oakwood vs Dronfield Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Derwent and Oakwood
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,838 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      22.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Dronfield
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      928 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.3% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Derwent and Oakwood
      B Dronfield
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,838
      928
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,957
      841
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↑10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Derwent and Oakwood
      B Dronfield
      Violent Crime
      1,231 ↑7%
      313 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      336 ↓13%
      120 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓2%
      51 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      139 ↓20%
      23 ↓60%
      Burglary
      83 ↓14%
      43 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      211 ↓2%
      67 ↓21%
      Drugs
      103 ↑45%
      21 ↑75%
      Public Order
      193 ↓26%
      59 ↑11%
      Robbery
      18 ↑13%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      183 ↓35%
      203 ↑182%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑75%
      6 ↑500%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑56%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑24%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      84 ↑22%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Derwent and Oakwood safer than Dronfield?

      Derwent and Oakwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,838 crimes in the last 12 months. Dronfield has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 928 crimes. Derwent and Oakwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Derwent and Oakwood vs Dronfield?

      Derwent and Oakwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dronfield shows +10.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Derwent and Oakwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,231 incidents). In Dronfield, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Derwent and Oakwood recorded 336 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dronfield recorded 120. 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 Derwent and Oakwood vs Dronfield?

      Violent crime in Derwent and Oakwood totalled 1,231 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Dronfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Derwent and Oakwood recorded 2,957 crimes (now 2,838, a change of -4%). Dronfield recorded 841 crimes previously (now 928, +10.3%).

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

      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. Derwent and Oakwood has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Dronfield has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Derwent and Oakwood and Dronfield?

      Derwent and Oakwood falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Dronfield 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 Derwent and Oakwood and Dronfield?

      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 Derwent and Oakwood or Dronfield on a crime map?

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

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