Belper vs Draycott — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Belper

DE56 · Derbyshire

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Public order11
  • Shoplifting10

Draycott

DE72 · Derbyshire

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2

Draycott has less crime — 20 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belper recorded substantially more crime than Draycott in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 20, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Shoplifting (10), while Draycott has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belper or Draycott safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Draycott recorded fewer crimes than Belper — 20 vs 93 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Draycott is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Draycott had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Draycott recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 93).

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