Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE21 · Derby
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Matlock Bath has less crime — 41 vs 203 incidents in April 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Matlock Bath in April 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 41, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), 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 203 incidents. That is 80% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Matlock Bath had more Shoplifting. Overall, Matlock Bath recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 203).