South Normanton and Pinxton vs Wirksworth and Middleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    South Normanton and Pinxton Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Wirksworth and Middleton Derbyshire Constabulary

      South Normanton and Pinxton vs Wirksworth and Middleton Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      South Normanton and Pinxton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,099 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Wirksworth and Middleton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      9.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Normanton and Pinxton
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,099
      265
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,228
      365
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.5%
      ↓27.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      9.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Normanton and Pinxton
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Violent Crime
      474 ↓7%
      106 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↓23%
      46 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      79 ↑11%
      14 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↓19%
      9 ↑80%
      Burglary
      42 ↑62%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓1%
      23 ↓50%
      Drugs
      29 ↓17%
      8 ↓11%
      Public Order
      95 ↓27%
      35 ↓13%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      61 ↓5%
      4 ↓69%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓64%
      4 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓32%
      7 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wirksworth and Middleton is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Normanton and Pinxton safer than Wirksworth and Middleton?

      South Normanton and Pinxton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,099 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 South Normanton and Pinxton vs Wirksworth and Middleton?

      South Normanton and Pinxton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.5% — 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 South Normanton and Pinxton and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      In South Normanton and Pinxton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (474 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 South Normanton and Pinxton and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 113 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 South Normanton and Pinxton vs Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Violent crime in South Normanton and Pinxton totalled 474 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 South Normanton and Pinxton and Wirksworth and Middleton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 1,228 crimes (now 1,099, a change of -10.5%). Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 365 crimes previously (now 265, -27.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Normanton and Pinxton 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. South Normanton and Pinxton has a resolution rate of 27.3% 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 South Normanton and Pinxton and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      South Normanton and Pinxton 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 South Normanton and Pinxton 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 South Normanton and Pinxton or Wirksworth and Middleton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Normanton and Pinxton and Wirksworth and Middleton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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