Pleasley vs Whitwell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Pleasley Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Whitwell Derbyshire Constabulary

      Pleasley vs Whitwell Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Pleasley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      262 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.8% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Whitwell
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      6.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pleasley
      B Whitwell
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      262
      320
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      304
      354
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.8%
      ↓9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      6.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pleasley
      B Whitwell
      Violent Crime
      84 ↓26%
      117 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓28%
      40 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      17 ↑42%
      14 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↑13%
      17 ↓15%
      Burglary
      14 ↑27%
      17 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑27%
      31 ↓3%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↓43%
      Public Order
      28 ↑12%
      25 ↓17%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      0
      42 ↑56%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓73%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pleasley is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 57/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pleasley safer than Whitwell?

      Pleasley has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 262 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitwell has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Pleasley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pleasley vs Whitwell?

      Pleasley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitwell shows -9.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pleasley and Whitwell?

      In Pleasley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 incidents). In Whitwell, it is Violent Crime (117 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pleasley and Whitwell?

      Pleasley recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitwell recorded 40. 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 Pleasley vs Whitwell?

      Violent crime in Pleasley totalled 84 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 117 in Whitwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pleasley and Whitwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pleasley recorded 304 crimes (now 262, a change of -13.8%). Whitwell recorded 354 crimes previously (now 320, -9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pleasley 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. Pleasley has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Whitwell has 6.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pleasley and Whitwell?

      Pleasley 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 Pleasley 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 Pleasley or Whitwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pleasley and Whitwell. 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.