Crime Rate in Darley Dale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darley Dale

The total recorded crimes in Darley Dale, Derbyshire Dales, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darley Dale crime rate of 22.15 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 Darley Dale, encompassing approximately 1,535 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Darley Dale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Olympian Way with total crimes: 4
  • Poppy Fields Close with total crimes: 3
  • Butts Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Darley Dale?

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

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Darley Dale reported a higher crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 345 crimes compared to 164. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Darley Dale witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

    • In 2023, Darley Dale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 405 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Darley Dale witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darley Dale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Darley Dale has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 22.15 ranking 5th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Darley Dale crimes were 345. The crime rate of Darley Dale in 2024 was 224.73 (year) or 18.73 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darley Dale were around 405 crimes with yearly crime rate of 263.81 (year) or 21.98 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darley Dale)CrimesRank (Darley Dale)CrimesRank (Darley Dale)
Matlock All Saints48 2571 1669 1
Ashbourne South49 1355 4489 3
Matlock St Giles38 3432 2525 2
Wirksworth22 7403 3401 5
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
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

Darley Dale 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 20259
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202511
April 202517
March 202511
February 20258
January 20252
December 20249
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Darley Dale in July 2025

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

1. Olympian Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Poppy Fields Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Butts Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Dale Road South (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Hillcrest (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Columbell Way (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bakewell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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