Sandiacre vs Wirksworth and Middleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    18/100
    Sandiacre Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Wirksworth and Middleton Derbyshire Constabulary

      Sandiacre vs Wirksworth and Middleton Results

      A
      18/100
      High Crime
      Sandiacre
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      730 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      21.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Wirksworth and Middleton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      9.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sandiacre
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Safety Score
      18/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      730
      265
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      735
      365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.7%
      ↓27.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sandiacre
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Violent Crime
      297 ↓9%
      106 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↑35%
      46 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      34 ↓3%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓5%
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      19 ↑12%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑4%
      23 ↓50%
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      8 ↓11%
      Public Order
      63 ↑13%
      35 ↓13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      42 ↓9%
      4 ↓69%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓80%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓55%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wirksworth and Middleton is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sandiacre safer than Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Sandiacre has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) and recorded 730 crimes in the last 12 months. Wirksworth and Middleton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 265 crimes. Wirksworth and Middleton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sandiacre vs Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Sandiacre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wirksworth and Middleton shows -27.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sandiacre and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      In Sandiacre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (297 incidents). In Wirksworth and Middleton, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sandiacre and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Sandiacre recorded 166 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 46. 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 Sandiacre vs Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Violent crime in Sandiacre totalled 297 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Wirksworth and Middleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sandiacre and Wirksworth and Middleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sandiacre recorded 735 crimes (now 730, a change of -0.7%). Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 365 crimes previously (now 265, -27.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sandiacre and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      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. Sandiacre has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Wirksworth and Middleton has 9.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sandiacre and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Sandiacre falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Wirksworth and Middleton 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 Sandiacre and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      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 Sandiacre or Wirksworth and Middleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sandiacre and Wirksworth and Middleton. 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.