Gamesley and St Johns vs Sandiacre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Gamesley and St Johns Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Sandiacre Derbyshire Constabulary

      Gamesley and St Johns vs Sandiacre Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Gamesley and St Johns
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      347 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Sandiacre
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      730 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gamesley and St Johns
      B Sandiacre
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      347
      730
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      333
      735
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.2%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gamesley and St Johns
      B Sandiacre
      Violent Crime
      149 ↑1%
      297 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑22%
      166 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑13%
      34 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑36%
      21 ↓5%
      Burglary
      13 ↓13%
      19 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓13%
      57 ↑4%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      32 ↓22%
      63 ↑13%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      42 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓80%
      Possession of Weapons
      4
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      5 ↑25%
      15 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gamesley and St Johns safer than Sandiacre?

      Gamesley and St Johns has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 347 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandiacre has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 730 crimes. Gamesley and St Johns scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gamesley and St Johns vs Sandiacre?

      Gamesley and St Johns shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sandiacre shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gamesley and St Johns and Sandiacre?

      In Gamesley and St Johns, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Sandiacre, it is Violent Crime (297 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gamesley and St Johns and Sandiacre?

      Gamesley and St Johns recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandiacre recorded 166. 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 Gamesley and St Johns vs Sandiacre?

      Violent crime in Gamesley and St Johns totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 297 in Sandiacre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gamesley and St Johns and Sandiacre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gamesley and St Johns recorded 333 crimes (now 347, a change of +4.2%). Sandiacre recorded 735 crimes previously (now 730, -0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gamesley and St Johns and Sandiacre?

      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. Gamesley and St Johns has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Sandiacre has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gamesley and St Johns and Sandiacre?

      Gamesley and St Johns falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Sandiacre 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 Gamesley and St Johns and Sandiacre?

      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 Gamesley and St Johns or Sandiacre on a crime map?

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

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