Barlborough vs Scarcliffe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Barlborough Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Scarcliffe Derbyshire Constabulary

      Barlborough vs Scarcliffe Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Barlborough
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      211 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.2% trend
      31.6% 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 Barlborough
      B Scarcliffe
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      211
      205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      188
      358
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.2%
      ↓42.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barlborough
      B Scarcliffe
      Violent Crime
      62 ↑19%
      95 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      27 ↑42%
      31 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑0%
      13 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓29%
      9 ↓36%
      Burglary
      16 ↑167%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓47%
      17 ↓60%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      28 ↑75%
      19 ↓21%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scarcliffe is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 67/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barlborough safer than Scarcliffe?

      Barlborough has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 211 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 Barlborough vs Scarcliffe?

      Barlborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Barlborough and Scarcliffe?

      In Barlborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (62 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 Barlborough and Scarcliffe?

      Barlborough recorded 27 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 Barlborough vs Scarcliffe?

      Violent crime in Barlborough totalled 62 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 Barlborough and Scarcliffe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barlborough recorded 188 crimes (now 211, a change of +12.2%). Scarcliffe recorded 358 crimes previously (now 205, -42.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barlborough 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. Barlborough has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Scarcliffe has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barlborough and Scarcliffe?

      Barlborough 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 Barlborough 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 Barlborough or Scarcliffe on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barlborough 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.