What is the crime rate in Derbyshire Dales? 48 crimes per 1,000 residents
Derbyshire Dales had 3,426 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 48 per 1,000 residents and Typical for England and Wales. Crime rose 3.3% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 3,426
- Compared with England and Wales
- Typical
- On the previous 12 months
- +3.3%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Derbyshire DalesWhat are the most common crimes in Derbyshire Dales?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Derbyshire Dales, with 1,580 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (22 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 22 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 5.4 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 4.6 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonBelow England and Wales | 4.2 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 2.8 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 2.4 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 2.0 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.6 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.6 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.6 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.1 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Derbyshire Dales?
Crime rose 3.3% on the previous 12 months. 3,426 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 3,317 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of Derbyshire Dales has the lowest crime rate?
Brailsford CP has the lowest crime rate of the 14 areas of Derbyshire Dales, at 23 crimes per 1,000 residents. Matlock Town CP has the highest, at 80. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brailsford CPVery Low | 23 | Very Low | £366,970 |
| Youlgreave CPVery Low | 23 | Very Low | £353,333 |
| Tideswell CPVery Low | 29 | Very Low | £321,880 |
| Tansley CPLow | 31 | Low | £413,946 |
| Baslow and Bubnell CPLow | 35 | Low | £640,473 |
| DoveridgeLow | 36 | Low | £389,551 |
| Bradwell CPLow | 38 | Low | £382,952 |
| Darley Dale CPLow | 39 | Low | £313,048 |
| Wirksworth CPTypical | 45 | Typical | £305,833 |
| HathersageTypical | 49 | Typical | £571,555 |
| Cromford CPTypical | 49 | Typical | £312,930 |
| Ashbourne CPHigh | 59 | High | £295,856 |
| Bakewell CPHigh | 64 | High | £370,650 |
| Matlock Town CPVery High | 80 | Very High | £273,960 |
How does crime in Derbyshire Dales compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Derbyshire Dales compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire Dales vs Amber Valley
- Derbyshire Dales
- 48 per 1,000
- Amber Valley
- 72 per 1,000
Open comparison
Derbyshire Dales vs North East Derbyshire
- Derbyshire Dales
- 48 per 1,000
- North East Derbyshire
- 61 per 1,000
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Derbyshire Dales vs Chesterfield
- Derbyshire Dales
- 48 per 1,000
- Chesterfield
- 105 per 1,000
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Derbyshire Dales vs High Peak
- Derbyshire Dales
- 48 per 1,000
- High Peak
- 63 per 1,000
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Derbyshire Dales vs Bolsover
- Derbyshire Dales
- 48 per 1,000
- Bolsover
- 75 per 1,000
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Derbyshire Dales vs Erewash
- Derbyshire Dales
- 48 per 1,000
- Erewash
- 80 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is Derbyshire Dales a safe place to live?
Derbyshire Dales had 48 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Typical among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 3.3% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Typical, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Typical means the middle fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Derbyshire Dales?
Police recorded 574 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire Dales in the 12 months to August 2026, or 8.0 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Derbyshire Dales?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Derbyshire Dales.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:49 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Derbyshire Dales dataset covers 3,430 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.