Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Matlock Bath has less crime — 41 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Belper recorded notably higher crime than Matlock Bath in February 2026 — 79 vs 41 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Matlock Bath has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Shoplifting (5). 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, Matlock Bath recorded fewer crimes than Belper — 41 vs 79 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Matlock Bath is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Matlock Bath had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Matlock Bath recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 79).