Bakewell vs Belper — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bakewell

DE45 · Derbyshire

22

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Shoplifting4
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Belper

DE56 · Derbyshire

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Public order11
  • Shoplifting10

Bakewell has less crime — 22 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belper recorded substantially more crime than Bakewell in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 22, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4), while Belper has more Public order (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bakewell or Belper safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bakewell recorded fewer crimes than Belper — 22 vs 93 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Bakewell is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bakewell and Belper?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Belper had more Public order. Overall, Bakewell recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 93).

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