Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall vs Normanton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Normanton Derbyshire Constabulary

      Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall vs Normanton Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.9% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Normanton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,958 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.6% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall
      B Normanton
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      185
      2,958
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      178
      2,265
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↑30.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall
      B Normanton
      Violent Crime
      62 ↑11%
      1,321 ↑42%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↑32%
      426 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓48%
      184 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      99 ↑16%
      Burglary
      12 ↑500%
      43 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑6%
      225 ↑30%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      132 ↑11%
      Public Order
      17 ↓11%
      292 ↑29%
      Robbery
      0
      42 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓57%
      51 ↓23%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      25 ↑19%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      15 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      35 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      68 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall safer than Normanton?

      Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Normanton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,958 crimes. Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall vs Normanton?

      Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Normanton shows +30.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall and Normanton?

      In Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (62 incidents). In Normanton, it is Violent Crime (1,321 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall and Normanton?

      Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Normanton recorded 426. 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 Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall vs Normanton?

      Violent crime in Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall totalled 62 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,321 in Normanton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall and Normanton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall recorded 178 crimes (now 185, a change of +3.9%). Normanton recorded 2,265 crimes previously (now 2,958, +30.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall and Normanton?

      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. Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Normanton has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall and Normanton?

      Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Normanton 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 Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall and Normanton?

      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 Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall or Normanton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall and Normanton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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