Crime Rate in Bakewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bakewell

The total recorded crimes in Bakewell, Derbyshire Dales, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bakewell crime rate of 18.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bakewell, encompassing approximately 1,480 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-78.95% decrease)
Bakewell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Holywell with total crimes: 3
  • Rutland Square with total crimes: 3
  • Haddon Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bakewell?

To understand the safety of Bakewell, we need to analyze Bakewell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Bakewell reported a higher crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 269 crimes compared to 164. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bakewell witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

    • In 2023, Bakewell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 291 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bakewell witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derbyshire Dales, Bakewell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bakewell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bakewell has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 18.91 ranking 6th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Bakewell crimes were 269. The crime rate of Bakewell in 2024 was 181.68 (year) or 15.14 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bakewell were around 291 crimes with yearly crime rate of 196.54 (year) or 16.38 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bakewell)CrimesRank (Bakewell)CrimesRank (Bakewell)
Matlock All Saints65 1571 1669 1
Matlock St Giles50 2432 2525 2
Ashbourne South29 5355 4489 3
Wirksworth24 8403 3401 5
Litton and Longstone30 3117 10192 10
Darley Dale29 4345 5405 4
Ashbourne North24 7201 7331 6
Hathersage and Eyam18 10174 9204 8
Masson20 9195 8203 9
Carsington Water11 1374 14150 11
Doveridge and Sudbury11 14112 11128 12
Hartington and Taddington14 1171 1575 16
Stanton4 2191 1297 13
Clifton and Bradley12 1261 2273 17
Chatsworth9 1782 1356 20
Tideswell8 2061 2181 14
Brailsford3 2366 1880 15
Calver10 1562 2066 18
Lathkill and Bradford3 2467 1638 23
Bradwell10 1667 1763 19
Hulland9 1845 2555 21
Winster and South Darley3 2566 1933 25
Norbury9 1955 2333 24
Dovedale and Parwich4 2252 2452 22

Bakewell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202519
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 202414
September 20244
August 20245
July 202417
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Bakewell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bakewell postcode area is presented below.

1. Holywell (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Rutland Square (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Haddon Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Ashford Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Monyash Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Shutts Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Intake Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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