Pleasley vs Whitwell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Pleasley Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Whitwell Derbyshire Constabulary

      Pleasley vs Whitwell Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Pleasley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      33.3% 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 Pleasley
      B Whitwell
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      299
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      290
      356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      34.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pleasley
      B Whitwell
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓35%
      113 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↑14%
      54 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑42%
      21 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑38%
      16 ↓24%
      Burglary
      19 ↑171%
      23 ↑109%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑153%
      32 ↓3%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      31 ↑3%
      31 ↓6%
      Robbery
      5
      4
      Shoplifting
      0
      41 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓58%
      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 Pleasley safer than Whitwell?

      Pleasley has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitwell has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Pleasley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pleasley vs Whitwell?

      Pleasley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — 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 Pleasley and Whitwell?

      In Pleasley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 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 Pleasley and Whitwell?

      Pleasley recorded 74 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 Pleasley vs Whitwell?

      Violent crime in Pleasley totalled 83 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 Pleasley and Whitwell 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%). Whitwell recorded 356 crimes previously (now 350, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pleasley 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. Pleasley has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Whitwell has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pleasley and Whitwell?

      Pleasley 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 Pleasley 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 Pleasley or Whitwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pleasley 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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