Whaley Bridge vs Whitwell
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Whaley Bridge vs Whitwell Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whaley Bridge safer than Whitwell?
Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 310 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitwell has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Whaley Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Whaley Bridge vs Whitwell?
Whaley Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitwell shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Whaley Bridge and Whitwell?
In Whaley Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Whitwell, it is Violent Crime (113 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Whaley Bridge and Whitwell?
Whaley Bridge recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitwell recorded 54. 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 Whitwell?
Violent crime in Whaley Bridge totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 113 in Whitwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Whaley Bridge and Whitwell 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%). Whitwell recorded 356 crimes previously (now 350, -1.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Whaley Bridge and Whitwell?
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 Whitwell has 34.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Whaley Bridge and Whitwell?
Whaley Bridge falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whitwell 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 Whitwell?
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 Whitwell on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Whaley Bridge and Whitwell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.