Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote vs Matlock

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Matlock Derbyshire Constabulary

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote vs Matlock Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,354 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.1% trend
      26.4% 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote
      B Matlock
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,354
      1,016
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,709
      975
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.1%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote
      B Matlock
      Violent Crime
      952 ↓10%
      379 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      312 ↑3%
      231 ↑41%
      Other Theft
      145 ↓24%
      44 ↓29%
      Vehicle Crime
      123 ↑18%
      14 ↓13%
      Burglary
      76 ↑49%
      22 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      157 ↓17%
      68 ↓11%
      Drugs
      81 ↓24%
      36 ↓31%
      Public Order
      198 ↓2%
      100 ↑1%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      216 ↓41%
      92 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑9%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓67%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↓31%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓39%
      17 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote safer than Matlock?

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,354 crimes in the last 12 months. Matlock has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,016 crimes. Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote vs Matlock?

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.1% — 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote and Matlock?

      In Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote and Matlock?

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote recorded 312 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote vs Matlock?

      Violent crime in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote totalled 952 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote and Matlock in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote recorded 2,709 crimes (now 2,354, a change of -13.1%). Matlock recorded 975 crimes previously (now 1,016, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote 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. Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Matlock has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote and Matlock?

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote or Matlock on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote 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.