Bakewell vs Branston — 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

Branston

DE13 · Staffordshire

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Branston has less crime — 7 vs 22 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bakewell recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 22 incidents compared to 7, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Branston has more Other theft (1). 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 Branston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Bakewell — 7 vs 22 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Branston had more Other theft. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 22).

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