Derby & Thornley vs Highfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Derby & Thornley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Highfield Lancashire Constabulary

      Derby & Thornley vs Highfield Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Derby & Thornley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↑75% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Highfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,107 crimes / 12m
      ↑85.1% trend
      21.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Derby & Thornley
      B Highfield
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      14
      1,107
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8
      598
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑75%
      ↑85.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Derby & Thornley
      B Highfield
      Violent Crime
      2 ↑100%
      495 ↑109%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↑0%
      264 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      43 ↑139%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      31 ↑121%
      Burglary
      1
      19 ↑111%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2
      99 ↑148%
      Drugs
      1
      14 ↑27%
      Public Order
      1
      55 ↑112%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      0
      34 ↑3300%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      12 ↑140%
      Other Crime
      1
      28 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Derby & Thornley is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Derby & Thornley safer than Highfield?

      Derby & Thornley has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 14 crimes in the last 12 months. Highfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,107 crimes. Derby & Thornley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Derby & Thornley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +75% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Highfield shows +85.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Derby & Thornley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (6 incidents). In Highfield, it is Violent Crime (495 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Derby & Thornley recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Highfield recorded 264. 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 Highfield?

      Violent crime in Derby & Thornley totalled 2 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 495 in Highfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Derby & Thornley recorded 8 crimes (now 14, a change of +75%). Highfield recorded 598 crimes previously (now 1,107, +85.1%).

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

      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 0% and Highfield has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Derby & Thornley and Highfield?

      Derby & Thornley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Highfield 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 Highfield?

      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 Highfield on a crime map?

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