Long Eaton South vs Whitwell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Long Eaton South Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Whitwell Derbyshire Constabulary

      Long Eaton South vs Whitwell Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Long Eaton South
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,340 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      21.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Whitwell
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      34.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Long Eaton South
      B Whitwell
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,340
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,283
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.4%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Long Eaton South
      B Whitwell
      Violent Crime
      566 ↑12%
      113 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      170 ↓6%
      54 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑9%
      21 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↓16%
      16 ↓24%
      Burglary
      34 ↓28%
      23 ↑109%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↑0%
      32 ↓3%
      Drugs
      51 ↑24%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      123 ↑9%
      31 ↓6%
      Robbery
      9 ↑80%
      4
      Shoplifting
      116 ↓3%
      41 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑38%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓18%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitwell is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Long Eaton South safer than Whitwell?

      Long Eaton South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,340 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitwell has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Whitwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Long Eaton South vs Whitwell?

      Long Eaton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitwell shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Long Eaton South and Whitwell?

      In Long Eaton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (566 incidents). In Whitwell, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Long Eaton South and Whitwell?

      Long Eaton South recorded 170 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitwell recorded 54. 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 South vs Whitwell?

      Violent crime in Long Eaton South totalled 566 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Whitwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Long Eaton South and Whitwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Long Eaton South recorded 1,283 crimes (now 1,340, a change of +4.4%). Whitwell recorded 356 crimes previously (now 350, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Long Eaton South and Whitwell?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Whitwell has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Long Eaton South and Whitwell?

      Long Eaton South falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whitwell 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 South and Whitwell?

      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 South or Whitwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Long Eaton South and Whitwell. 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.