Pleasley vs Whaley Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Pleasley Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Whaley Bridge Derbyshire Constabulary

      Pleasley vs Whaley Bridge Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Pleasley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Whaley Bridge
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pleasley
      B Whaley Bridge
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      310
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      290
      335
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pleasley
      B Whaley Bridge
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓35%
      131 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↑14%
      35 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑42%
      18 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑38%
      9 ↓50%
      Burglary
      19 ↑171%
      12 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑153%
      25 ↓4%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      31 ↑3%
      28 ↓18%
      Robbery
      5
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      29 ↑16%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓58%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pleasley is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pleasley safer than Whaley Bridge?

      Pleasley has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 310 crimes. Pleasley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pleasley vs Whaley Bridge?

      Pleasley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whaley Bridge shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pleasley and Whaley Bridge?

      In Pleasley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Whaley Bridge, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pleasley and Whaley Bridge?

      Pleasley recorded 74 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whaley Bridge recorded 35. 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 Whaley Bridge?

      Violent crime in Pleasley totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in Whaley Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pleasley recorded 290 crimes (now 299, a change of +3.1%). Whaley Bridge recorded 335 crimes previously (now 310, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pleasley and Whaley Bridge?

      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 33.3% and Whaley Bridge has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pleasley and Whaley Bridge?

      Pleasley falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge?

      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 Whaley Bridge on a crime map?

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