Long Eaton Rural vs Wirksworth and Middleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Long Eaton Rural Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Wirksworth and Middleton Derbyshire Constabulary

      Long Eaton Rural vs Wirksworth and Middleton Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Long Eaton Rural
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.6% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Wirksworth and Middleton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Long Eaton Rural
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      459
      265
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      544
      365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.6%
      ↓27.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Long Eaton Rural
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Violent Crime
      164 ↓5%
      106 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓34%
      46 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑6%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓15%
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      19 ↓10%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓38%
      23 ↓50%
      Drugs
      8 ↑33%
      8 ↓11%
      Public Order
      40 ↓38%
      35 ↓13%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↑44%
      4 ↓69%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wirksworth and Middleton is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Long Eaton Rural safer than Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Long Eaton Rural has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Wirksworth and Middleton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 265 crimes. Wirksworth and Middleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Long Eaton Rural vs Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Long Eaton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wirksworth and Middleton shows -27.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Long Eaton Rural and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      In Long Eaton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (164 incidents). In Wirksworth and Middleton, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Long Eaton Rural and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Long Eaton Rural recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 46. 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 Long Eaton Rural vs Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Violent crime in Long Eaton Rural totalled 164 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Wirksworth and Middleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Long Eaton Rural and Wirksworth and Middleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Long Eaton Rural recorded 544 crimes (now 459, a change of -15.6%). Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 365 crimes previously (now 265, -27.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Long Eaton Rural and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      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. Long Eaton Rural has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Wirksworth and Middleton has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Long Eaton Rural and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Long Eaton Rural falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Wirksworth and Middleton 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 Long Eaton Rural and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      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 Long Eaton Rural or Wirksworth and Middleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Long Eaton Rural and Wirksworth and Middleton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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