Bakewell vs Derby — 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

Derby

DE1 · Derby

1,201

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences421
  • Public order137
  • Anti-social behaviour130

Bakewell has less crime — 22 vs 1,201 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Derby recorded substantially more crime than Bakewell in April 2026 — 1,201 incidents compared to 22, a 54.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Derby has more Public order (137). Bakewell is below the national average while Derby is above, making Bakewell the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bakewell or Derby safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bakewell recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 22 vs 1,201 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bakewell is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Derby had more Public order. Overall, Bakewell recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 1,201).

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