Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE45 · Derbyshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bakewell has less crime — 12 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Belper recorded substantially more crime than Bakewell in February 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 12, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Belper has more Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bakewell recorded fewer crimes than Belper — 12 vs 79 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Bakewell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Belper had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bakewell recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 79).