Dronfield vs New Mills and Hayfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Dronfield Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      New Mills and Hayfield Derbyshire Constabulary

      Dronfield vs New Mills and Hayfield Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Dronfield
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      928 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.3% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      New Mills and Hayfield
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      568 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dronfield
      B New Mills and Hayfield
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      928
      568
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      841
      704
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.3%
      ↓19.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dronfield
      B New Mills and Hayfield
      Violent Crime
      313 ↑9%
      279 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      120 ↓3%
      89 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓22%
      18 ↓49%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓60%
      19 ↓47%
      Burglary
      43 ↓30%
      18 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↓21%
      38 ↓7%
      Drugs
      21 ↑75%
      13 ↑44%
      Public Order
      59 ↑11%
      55 ↓36%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      203 ↑182%
      11 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑500%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      15 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      B New Mills and Hayfield is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dronfield safer than New Mills and Hayfield?

      Dronfield has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 928 crimes in the last 12 months. New Mills and Hayfield has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 568 crimes. New Mills and Hayfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dronfield vs New Mills and Hayfield?

      Dronfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. New Mills and Hayfield shows -19.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dronfield and New Mills and Hayfield?

      In Dronfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (313 incidents). In New Mills and Hayfield, it is Violent Crime (279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dronfield and New Mills and Hayfield?

      Dronfield recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Mills and Hayfield recorded 89. 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 Dronfield vs New Mills and Hayfield?

      Violent crime in Dronfield totalled 313 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 279 in New Mills and Hayfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dronfield and New Mills and Hayfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dronfield recorded 841 crimes (now 928, a change of +10.3%). New Mills and Hayfield recorded 704 crimes previously (now 568, -19.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dronfield and New Mills and Hayfield?

      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. Dronfield has a resolution rate of 19.2% and New Mills and Hayfield has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dronfield and New Mills and Hayfield?

      Dronfield falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. New Mills and Hayfield 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 Dronfield and New Mills and Hayfield?

      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 Dronfield or New Mills and Hayfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dronfield and New Mills and Hayfield. 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.