Whaley Bridge vs Disley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Whaley Bridge Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Disley Cheshire Constabulary

      Whaley Bridge vs Disley Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Whaley Bridge
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Disley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      141 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      29.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whaley Bridge
      B Disley
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      304
      141
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      332
      156
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.4%
      ↓9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      29.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whaley Bridge
      B Disley
      Violent Crime
      129 ↓3%
      67 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑23%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓41%
      7 ↓56%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓70%
      7 ↓13%
      Burglary
      11 ↓31%
      11 ↓8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓24%
      7 ↓53%
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      33 ↑14%
      10 ↓23%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Shoplifting
      32 ↑60%
      6 ↑500%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      2
      Other Crime
      5 ↓50%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Disley is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 58/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whaley Bridge safer than Disley?

      Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. Disley has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 141 crimes. Disley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whaley Bridge vs Disley?

      Whaley Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Disley shows -9.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whaley Bridge and Disley?

      In Whaley Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Disley, it is Violent Crime (67 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whaley Bridge and Disley?

      Whaley Bridge recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Disley recorded 17. 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 Whaley Bridge vs Disley?

      Violent crime in Whaley Bridge totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 67 in Disley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whaley Bridge and Disley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whaley Bridge recorded 332 crimes (now 304, a change of -8.4%). Disley recorded 156 crimes previously (now 141, -9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whaley Bridge and Disley?

      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. Whaley Bridge has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Disley has 29.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whaley Bridge and Disley?

      Whaley Bridge falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Disley is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Whaley Bridge and Disley?

      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 Whaley Bridge or Disley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whaley Bridge and Disley. 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.