Crime Rate in Clifton and Bradley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton and Bradley

The total recorded crimes in Clifton and Bradley, Derbyshire Dales, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton and Bradley crime rate of 284.36 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 Clifton and Bradley, encompassing approximately 42 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Clifton and Bradley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watery Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Lone View Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Quilow Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Clifton and Bradley?

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

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Clifton and Bradley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 61 crimes compared to 164.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clifton and Bradley recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

    • In 2023, Clifton and Bradley had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 73 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clifton and Bradley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clifton and Bradley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clifton and Bradley has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 284.36 ranking 12th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Clifton and Bradley crimes were 61. The crime rate of Clifton and Bradley in 2024 was 1445.50 (year) or 120.46 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clifton and Bradley were around 73 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1729.86 (year) or 144.15 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton and Bradley)CrimesRank (Clifton and Bradley)CrimesRank (Clifton and Bradley)
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
Bakewell28 6269 6291 7
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
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

Clifton and Bradley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

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

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences 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 Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Clifton and Bradley in May 2025

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

1. Watery Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Lone View Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Quilow Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Edlaston Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lady Hole Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Lady Hole Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Yew Tree Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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