Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE1 · Derby
1,201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Matlock Bath has less crime — 41 vs 1,201 incidents in April 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Matlock Bath in April 2026 — 1,201 incidents compared to 41, a 29.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Public order (137), while Matlock Bath has more Shoplifting (8). Derby sits above the national average for recorded crime while Matlock Bath is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Matlock Bath recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 41 vs 1,201 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Matlock Bath is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Derby saw higher rates of Public order while Matlock Bath had more Shoplifting. Overall, Matlock Bath recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 1,201).