Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall vs Whitwell

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
      57/100
      Whitwell Derbyshire Constabulary

      Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall vs Whitwell 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
      57/100
      Average
      Whitwell
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      34.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall
      B Whitwell
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      185
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      178
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.9%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall
      B Whitwell
      Violent Crime
      62 ↑11%
      113 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↑32%
      54 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓48%
      21 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓60%
      16 ↓24%
      Burglary
      12 ↑500%
      23 ↑109%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑6%
      32 ↓3%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      17 ↓11%
      31 ↓6%
      Robbery
      0
      4
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓57%
      41 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall safer than Whitwell?

      Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitwell has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 350 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 Whitwell?

      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. Whitwell shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (62 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 Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall and Whitwell?

      Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall recorded 45 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 Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall vs Whitwell?

      Violent crime in Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall totalled 62 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 Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall and Whitwell 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%). Whitwell recorded 356 crimes previously (now 350, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall 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. Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Whitwell has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

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

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