Crime Rate in Darley Dale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darley Dale

The total recorded crimes in Darley Dale, Derbyshire Dales, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darley Dale crime rate of 18.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Darley Dale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poppy Fields Close with total crimes: 4
  • Bakewell Road with total crimes: 2
  • Oker Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Darley Dale has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 18.89 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darley Dale)CrimesRank (Darley Dale)CrimesRank (Darley Dale)
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
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
Clifton and Bradley12 1261 2273 17
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

Darley Dale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202511
February 20258
January 20252
December 20249
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202413
July 202415
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Poppy Fields Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bakewell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oker Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Old School Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Columbell Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Bowler Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Stanton Moor View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dale Road North (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Olympian Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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