Crime Rate in Wirksworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wirksworth

The total recorded crimes in Wirksworth, Derbyshire Dales, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wirksworth crime rate of 11.68 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 Wirksworth, encompassing approximately 2,482 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wirksworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Mountford Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wirksworth?

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

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Wirksworth reported a higher crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 403 crimes compared to 164. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wirksworth witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wirksworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 401 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wirksworth witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wirksworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wirksworth has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 11.68 ranking 5th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Wirksworth crimes were 403. The crime rate of Wirksworth in 2024 was 162.34 (year) or 13.53 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wirksworth were around 401 crimes with yearly crime rate of 161.53 (year) or 13.46 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire Dales)CrimesRank (Derbyshire Dales)CrimesRank (Derbyshire Dales)
Matlock All Saints60 1571 1669 1
Matlock St Giles26 7432 2525 2
Ashbourne North39 2201 7331 6
Ashbourne South29 6355 4489 3
Bakewell31 3269 6291 7
Darley Dale30 4345 5405 4
Hathersage and Eyam14 10174 9204 8
Masson19 8195 8203 9
Litton and Longstone18 9117 10192 10
Carsington Water4 2274 14150 11
Doveridge and Sudbury14 11112 11128 12
Stanton10 1391 1297 13
Chatsworth11 1282 1356 20
Tideswell7 1761 2181 14
Brailsford8 1466 1880 15
Hartington and Taddington3 2371 1575 16
Bradwell8 1567 1763 19
Lathkill and Bradford5 2067 1638 23
Hulland7 1645 2555 21
Clifton and Bradley6 1961 2273 17
Calver7 1862 2066 18
Winster and South Darley2 2566 1933 25
Norbury5 2155 2333 24
Dovedale and Parwich3 2452 2452 22

Wirksworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 202412
November 202413
October 202422
September 202415
August 202416
July 202416
June 202450
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 202410
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wirksworth in March 2025

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

1. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Mountford Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wash Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Queen Elizabeths Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. King Edward Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nan Gells Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. The Moor (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Queen Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Steeple Grange (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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