Staveley vs Whaley Bridge

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Staveley Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Whaley Bridge Derbyshire Constabulary

      Staveley vs Whaley Bridge Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Staveley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      396 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Whaley Bridge
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Staveley
      B Whaley Bridge
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      396
      310
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      416
      335
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.8%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Staveley
      B Whaley Bridge
      Violent Crime
      205 ↓10%
      131 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      54 ↓10%
      35 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑113%
      18 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑38%
      9 ↓50%
      Burglary
      16 ↑7%
      12 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑0%
      25 ↓4%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      31 ↓6%
      28 ↓18%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      29 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓27%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whaley Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 47/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Staveley safer than Whaley Bridge?

      Staveley has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 396 crimes in the last 12 months. Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 310 crimes. Whaley Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Staveley vs Whaley Bridge?

      Staveley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Staveley and Whaley Bridge?

      In Staveley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (205 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 Staveley and Whaley Bridge?

      Staveley recorded 54 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 Staveley vs Whaley Bridge?

      Violent crime in Staveley totalled 205 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 Staveley and Whaley Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Staveley recorded 416 crimes (now 396, a change of -4.8%). Whaley Bridge recorded 335 crimes previously (now 310, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Staveley 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. Staveley has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Whaley Bridge has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Staveley and Whaley Bridge?

      Staveley 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 Staveley 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 Staveley or Whaley Bridge on a crime map?

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