Pleasley vs Scarcliffe

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Pleasley Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Scarcliffe Derbyshire Constabulary

      Pleasley vs Scarcliffe Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Pleasley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      283 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.4% trend
      15.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Scarcliffe
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      205 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.7% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pleasley
      B Scarcliffe
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      283
      205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      290
      358
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.4%
      ↓42.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pleasley
      B Scarcliffe
      Violent Crime
      89 ↓20%
      95 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓21%
      31 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑64%
      13 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑21%
      9 ↓36%
      Burglary
      18 ↑100%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑160%
      17 ↓60%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      26 ↓24%
      19 ↓21%
      Robbery
      5
      0
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓69%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scarcliffe is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 61/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pleasley safer than Scarcliffe?

      Pleasley has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 283 crimes in the last 12 months. Scarcliffe has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 205 crimes. Scarcliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pleasley vs Scarcliffe?

      Pleasley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Scarcliffe shows -42.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pleasley and Scarcliffe?

      In Pleasley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (89 incidents). In Scarcliffe, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pleasley and Scarcliffe?

      Pleasley recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scarcliffe recorded 31. 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 Pleasley vs Scarcliffe?

      Violent crime in Pleasley totalled 89 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Scarcliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pleasley and Scarcliffe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pleasley recorded 290 crimes (now 283, a change of -2.4%). Scarcliffe recorded 358 crimes previously (now 205, -42.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pleasley and Scarcliffe?

      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. Pleasley has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Scarcliffe has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pleasley and Scarcliffe?

      Pleasley falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Scarcliffe 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 Pleasley and Scarcliffe?

      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 Pleasley or Scarcliffe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pleasley and Scarcliffe. 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.