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 May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dovedale and Parwich crime rate of 152.09 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 May were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Dovedale and Parwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Croft Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Digmire 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 May 2025 the Dovedale and Parwich has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 152.09 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dovedale and Parwich)CrimesRank (Dovedale and Parwich)CrimesRank (Dovedale and Parwich)
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
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 Parwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20252
March 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20251
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Croft Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Digmire Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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