Walton and West vs Whaley Bridge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Walton and West Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Whaley Bridge Derbyshire Constabulary

      Walton and West vs Whaley Bridge Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Walton and West
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      694 crimes / 12m
      ↑66.8% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Whaley Bridge
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walton and West
      B Whaley Bridge
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      694
      310
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      416
      335
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑66.8%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walton and West
      B Whaley Bridge
      Violent Crime
      248 ↑58%
      131 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↑47%
      35 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑14%
      18 ↓31%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↑379%
      9 ↓50%
      Burglary
      16 ↑7%
      12 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑140%
      25 ↓4%
      Drugs
      19 ↑375%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      47 ↑62%
      28 ↓18%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑30%
      29 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑71%
      8 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whaley Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 17/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walton and West safer than Whaley Bridge?

      Walton and West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 694 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 Walton and West vs Whaley Bridge?

      Walton and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +66.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Walton and West and Whaley Bridge?

      In Walton and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (248 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 Walton and West and Whaley Bridge?

      Walton and West recorded 128 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 Walton and West vs Whaley Bridge?

      Violent crime in Walton and West totalled 248 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 Walton and West and Whaley Bridge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walton and West recorded 416 crimes (now 694, a change of +66.8%). Whaley Bridge recorded 335 crimes previously (now 310, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walton and West 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. Walton and West has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Whaley Bridge has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walton and West and Whaley Bridge?

      Walton and West 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 Walton and West 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 Walton and West or Whaley Bridge on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walton and West 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.