Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE55 · Derbyshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Matlock Bath has less crime — 41 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Alfreton recorded substantially more crime than Matlock Bath in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 41, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alfreton sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Matlock Bath has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Matlock Bath recorded fewer crimes than Alfreton — 41 vs 108 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Matlock Bath is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alfreton saw higher rates of Public order while Matlock Bath had more Shoplifting. Overall, Matlock Bath recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 108).