Derbyshire Constabulary

Is Clay Cross Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 1,218 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,218 Crimes (last 12 months)
20.8% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑8.4% 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 12 months — 1,218 total crimes recorded in Clay Cross

Violent Crime
537 44.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
226 18.6%
Public Order
95 7.8%
Shoplifting
81 6.7%
Other Theft
79 6.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
74 6.1%
Burglary
33 2.7%
Drugs
27 2.2%
Vehicle Crime
25 2.1%
Other Crime
19 1.6%
Possession of Weapons
12 1%
Theft from Person
4 0.3%
Robbery
4 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Clay Cross — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay Cross safe?

Clay Cross has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,218 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 8.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Clay Cross are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Clay Cross in the last 12 months?

1,218 crimes were recorded in Clay Cross in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 8.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,124 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 537 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Clay Cross?

The most common crime in Clay Cross is Violent Crime, with 537 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 44.1% 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 Clay Cross increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Clay Cross is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 8.4% — from 1,124 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,218 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Clay Cross?

Clay Cross has a safety score of 5 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 Clay Cross compare to the Derbyshire Constabulary average?

Clay Cross has a safety score of 5/100, while the Derbyshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Clay Cross 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 Clay Cross?

20.8% of crimes recorded in Clay Cross 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 Clay Cross?

537 violent crimes were recorded in Clay Cross in the last 12 months — representing 44.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 226 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 Clay Cross last updated?

The crime data for Clay Cross 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 Clay Cross with other areas?

You can compare Clay Cross 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.