Derby & Thornley vs Dilworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Derby & Thornley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Dilworth Lancashire Constabulary

      Derby & Thornley vs Dilworth Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Derby & Thornley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      394 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      27.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Dilworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      84 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.4% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Derby & Thornley
      B Dilworth
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      394
      84
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      355
      128
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↓34.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Derby & Thornley
      B Dilworth
      Violent Crime
      110 ↓8%
      27 ↓54%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      134 ↑22%
      21 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑64%
      8 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      6 ↑50%
      Burglary
      16 ↑14%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓16%
      8 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      12 ↑20%
      3 ↓50%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      31 ↑48%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dilworth is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 70/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Derby & Thornley safer than Dilworth?

      Derby & Thornley has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 394 crimes in the last 12 months. Dilworth has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 84 crimes. Dilworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Derby & Thornley vs Dilworth?

      Derby & Thornley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dilworth shows -34.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Derby & Thornley and Dilworth?

      In Derby & Thornley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (134 incidents). In Dilworth, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Derby & Thornley and Dilworth?

      Derby & Thornley recorded 134 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dilworth recorded 21. 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 Derby & Thornley vs Dilworth?

      Violent crime in Derby & Thornley totalled 110 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Dilworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Derby & Thornley and Dilworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Derby & Thornley recorded 355 crimes (now 394, a change of +11%). Dilworth recorded 128 crimes previously (now 84, -34.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Derby & Thornley and Dilworth?

      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. Derby & Thornley has a resolution rate of 27.6% and Dilworth has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Derby & Thornley and Dilworth?

      Derby & Thornley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Dilworth is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Derby & Thornley and Dilworth?

      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 Derby & Thornley or Dilworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Derby & Thornley and Dilworth. 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.