Crime Rate in Brailsford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brailsford

The total recorded crimes in Brailsford, Derbyshire Dales, UK in July 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brailsford crime rate of 64.38 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 Brailsford, encompassing approximately 46 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brailsford Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Plain with total crimes: 2
  • Heritage Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is Brailsford?

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

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Brailsford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 66 crimes compared to 164.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brailsford recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

    • In 2023, Brailsford had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 80 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brailsford recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derbyshire Dales, Brailsford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brailsford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brailsford has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 64.38 ranking 23th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Brailsford crimes were 66. The crime rate of Brailsford in 2024 was 1416.31 (year) or 118.03 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brailsford were around 80 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1716.74 (year) or 143.06 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brailsford)CrimesRank (Brailsford)CrimesRank (Brailsford)
Matlock All Saints48 2571 1669 1
Ashbourne South49 1355 4489 3
Matlock St Giles38 3432 2525 2
Wirksworth22 7403 3401 5
Darley Dale34 5345 5405 4
Bakewell35 4269 6291 7
Ashbourne North27 6201 7331 6
Hathersage and Eyam13 8174 9204 8
Masson10 10195 8203 9
Litton and Longstone12 9117 10192 10
Carsington Water5 1774 14150 11
Doveridge and Sudbury10 11112 11128 12
Stanton10 1291 1297 13
Chatsworth4 2082 1356 20
Calver8 1362 2066 18
Tideswell6 1561 2181 14
Dovedale and Parwich7 1452 2452 22
Hartington and Taddington5 1871 1575 16
Lathkill and Bradford3 2267 1638 23
Winster and South Darley5 1666 1933 25
Clifton and Bradley2 2561 2273 17
Bradwell3 2467 1763 19
Norbury5 1955 2333 24
Hulland4 2145 2555 21

Brailsford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Drugs (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Brailsford in July 2025

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

1. The Plain (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Heritage Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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