Fairfield vs Matlock

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Fairfield Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Matlock Derbyshire Constabulary

      Fairfield vs Matlock Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      697 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      16.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Matlock
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,016 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fairfield
      B Matlock
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      697
      1,016
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      725
      975
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.3%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield
      B Matlock
      Violent Crime
      279 ↓14%
      379 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↓16%
      231 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑3%
      44 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑75%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      28 ↑40%
      22 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑37%
      68 ↓11%
      Drugs
      14 ↓22%
      36 ↓31%
      Public Order
      74 ↑9%
      100 ↑1%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑2%
      92 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑150%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓35%
      17 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fairfield is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairfield safer than Matlock?

      Fairfield has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 697 crimes in the last 12 months. Matlock has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,016 crimes. Fairfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairfield vs Matlock?

      Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Fairfield and Matlock?

      In Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (279 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 Fairfield and Matlock?

      Fairfield recorded 93 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 Fairfield vs Matlock?

      Violent crime in Fairfield totalled 279 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 Fairfield and Matlock in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairfield recorded 725 crimes (now 697, a change of -3.9%). Matlock recorded 975 crimes previously (now 1,016, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairfield 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. Fairfield has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Matlock has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Matlock?

      Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield or Matlock on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairfield 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.