Crime Rate in Dovedale and Parwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dovedale and Parwich

The total recorded crimes in Dovedale and Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dovedale and Parwich crime rate of 266.16 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 Dovedale and Parwich, encompassing approximately 26 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Dovedale and Parwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Smithy Close with total crimes: 1
  • Highway Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dovedale and Parwich?

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

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Dovedale and Parwich demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 52 crimes compared to 164.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dovedale and Parwich recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

    • In 2023, Dovedale and Parwich had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 52 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dovedale and Parwich recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dovedale and Parwich Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dovedale and Parwich has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 266.16 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Dovedale and Parwich crimes were 52. The crime rate of Dovedale and Parwich in 2024 was 1977.19 (year) or 164.77 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dovedale and Parwich were around 52 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1977.19 (year) or 164.77 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dovedale and Parwich)CrimesRank (Dovedale and Parwich)CrimesRank (Dovedale and Parwich)
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
Brailsford3 2366 1880 15
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

Dovedale and Parwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour 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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

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

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In November 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (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 Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20252
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

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

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April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

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

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December 20241

High Crime Locations Dovedale and Parwich in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. Smithy Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Highway Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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