Whaley Bridge vs High Lane

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Whaley Bridge Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      High Lane Greater Manchester Police

      Whaley Bridge vs High Lane Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Whaley Bridge
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      304 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      High Lane
      Greater Manchester Police
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓100% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Whaley Bridge
      B High Lane
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      304
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      332
      1
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.4%
      ↓100%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Whaley Bridge
      B High Lane
      Violent Crime
      129 ↓3%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑23%
      0
      Other Theft
      16 ↓41%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓70%
      0
      Burglary
      11 ↓31%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓24%
      0
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      0
      Public Order
      33 ↑14%
      0
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      32 ↑60%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      5 ↓50%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B High Lane is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Whaley Bridge safer than High Lane?

      Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 304 crimes in the last 12 months. High Lane has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. High Lane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Whaley Bridge vs High Lane?

      Whaley Bridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. High Lane shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Whaley Bridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In High Lane, it is Violent Crime (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Whaley Bridge recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while High Lane recorded 0. 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 High Lane?

      Violent crime in Whaley Bridge totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in High Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Whaley Bridge and High Lane 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%). High Lane recorded 1 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).

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

      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 High Lane has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Whaley Bridge and High Lane?

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

      What data is used to compare Whaley Bridge and High Lane?

      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 High Lane on a crime map?

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