Whaley Bridge vs Whittington and Barrow Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Whaley Bridge Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whittington and Barrow Hill Derbyshire Constabulary

      Whaley Bridge vs Whittington and Barrow Hill Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Whaley Bridge
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      310 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whittington and Barrow Hill
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      970 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.2% trend
      8.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whaley Bridge
      B Whittington and Barrow Hill
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      310
      970
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      335
      1,105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓12.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      8.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whaley Bridge
      B Whittington and Barrow Hill
      Violent Crime
      131 ↓2%
      439 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓3%
      185 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓31%
      48 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓50%
      28 ↓35%
      Burglary
      12 ↓14%
      43 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓4%
      91 ↑10%
      Drugs
      8 ↑14%
      20 ↓23%
      Public Order
      28 ↓18%
      68 ↓32%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑16%
      7 ↓71%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑20%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      12 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑0%
      18 ↓28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Whaley Bridge is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whaley Bridge safer than Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 310 crimes in the last 12 months. Whittington and Barrow Hill has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 970 crimes. Whaley Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whaley Bridge vs Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Whaley Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whittington and Barrow Hill shows -12.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Whaley Bridge and Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      In Whaley Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Whittington and Barrow Hill, it is Violent Crime (439 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whaley Bridge and Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Whaley Bridge recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whittington and Barrow Hill recorded 185. 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 Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Violent crime in Whaley Bridge totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 439 in Whittington and Barrow Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whaley Bridge and Whittington and Barrow Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Whaley Bridge recorded 335 crimes (now 310, a change of -7.5%). Whittington and Barrow Hill recorded 1,105 crimes previously (now 970, -12.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whaley Bridge and Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      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 25% and Whittington and Barrow Hill has 8.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whaley Bridge and Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      Whaley Bridge falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whittington and Barrow Hill 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 Whaley Bridge and Whittington and Barrow Hill?

      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 Whittington and Barrow Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whaley Bridge and Whittington and Barrow Hill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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