Derbyshire Constabulary

Is Brimington Safe?

Crime statistics for Brimington. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 2,540 crimes
12 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,540 Crimes (last 36 months)
37.6% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓5.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 2,540 total crimes recorded in Brimington

Violent Crime
1,063 41.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
451 17.8%
Shoplifting
225 8.9%
Public Order
214 8.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
188 7.4%
Other Theft
132 5.2%
Vehicle Crime
75 3%
Burglary
63 2.5%
Drugs
45 1.8%
Other Crime
40 1.6%
Possession of Weapons
21 0.8%
Theft from Person
9 0.4%
Robbery
7 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
7 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Brimington — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brimington safe?

Brimington has a CrimeRadar safety score of 12/100, rated High Crime. A total of 781 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 5.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Brimington are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Brimington in the last 12 months?

781 crimes were recorded in Brimington in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 5.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (830 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,063 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Brimington?

The most common crime in Brimington is Violent Crime, with 1,063 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 136.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Brimington increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Brimington is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5.9% — from 830 crimes in the previous 12 months to 781 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Brimington?

Brimington has a safety score of 12 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Brimington compare to the Derbyshire Constabulary average?

Brimington has a safety score of 12/100, while the Derbyshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Brimington is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Brimington?

37.6% of crimes recorded in Brimington resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Derbyshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Brimington?

1,063 violent crimes were recorded in Brimington in the last 12 months — representing 136.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 451 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Brimington last updated?

The crime data for Brimington was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Brimington with other areas?

You can compare Brimington with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.