Heage vs Whaley Bridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Heage vs Whaley Bridge Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heage safer than Whaley Bridge?
Heage has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 165 crimes in the last 12 months. Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 310 crimes. Heage scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Heage vs Whaley Bridge?
Heage shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whaley Bridge shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Heage and Whaley Bridge?
In Heage, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 incidents). In Whaley Bridge, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heage and Whaley Bridge?
Heage recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whaley Bridge recorded 35. 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 Heage vs Whaley Bridge?
Violent crime in Heage totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in Whaley Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Heage and Whaley Bridge in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heage recorded 194 crimes (now 165, a change of -15%). Whaley Bridge recorded 335 crimes previously (now 310, -7.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heage and Whaley Bridge?
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. Heage has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Whaley Bridge has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Heage and Whaley Bridge?
Heage falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whaley Bridge 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 Heage and Whaley Bridge?
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 Heage or Whaley Bridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heage and Whaley Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.