Derbyshire Constabulary

Is Pleasley Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 299 crimes
61 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

299 Crimes (last 12 months)
33.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑3.1% 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 — 299 total crimes recorded in Pleasley

Violent Crime
83 27.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
74 24.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
38 12.7%
Public Order
31 10.4%
Burglary
19 6.4%
Vehicle Crime
18 6%
Other Theft
17 5.7%
Possession of Weapons
6 2%
Other Crime
5 1.7%
Robbery
5 1.7%
Drugs
3 1%
Theft from Person
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Pleasley — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pleasley safe?

Pleasley has a CrimeRadar safety score of 61/100, rated Average. A total of 299 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 3.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Pleasley are broadly in line with the UK average.

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

299 crimes were recorded in Pleasley 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 3.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (290 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 83 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Pleasley?

The most common crime in Pleasley is Violent Crime, with 83 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 27.8% 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 Pleasley increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Pleasley is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 3.1% — from 290 crimes in the previous 12 months to 299 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 Pleasley?

Pleasley has a safety score of 61 out of 100 (Average). 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 Pleasley compare to the Derbyshire Constabulary average?

Pleasley has a safety score of 61/100, while the Derbyshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Pleasley is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Pleasley?

33.3% of crimes recorded in Pleasley 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 Pleasley?

83 violent crimes were recorded in Pleasley in the last 12 months — representing 27.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 74 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 Pleasley last updated?

The crime data for Pleasley 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 Pleasley with other areas?

You can compare Pleasley 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.