25 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Derbyshire Dales
Compare crime rates across all 25 wards in Derbyshire Dales. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Matlock St Giles | 66.9 | 31 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Matlock All Saints | 59.3 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Ashbourne North | 57.0 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Masson | 55.9 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Ashbourne South | 53.7 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Dovedale and Parwich | 49.4 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Doveridge and Sudbury | 45.0 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Darley Dale | 44.4 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Calver | 44.4 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Wirksworth | 43.6 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Bakewell | 42.1 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Bradwell | 42.0 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Hathersage and Eyam | 39.8 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Hartington and Taddington | 39.3 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Stanton | 35.9 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Lathkill and Bradford | 35.8 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Chatsworth | 30.7 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Carsington Water | 30.6 | 2 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Litton and Longstone | 28.8 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Tideswell | 25.7 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Winster and South Darley | 24.5 | 3 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Clifton and Bradley | 23.9 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Hulland | 21.5 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Brailsford | 21.4 | 2 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Norbury | 21.4 | 5 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Derbyshire Dales has the highest crime rate?
Matlock St Giles has the highest crime rate in Derbyshire Dales, with 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Derbyshire Dales?
Norbury has the lowest crime rate among Derbyshire Dales's wards, with 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Derbyshire Dales have?
Derbyshire Dales has 25 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.