Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Matlock Bath has less crime — 41 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Ripley recorded substantially more crime than Matlock Bath in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 41, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Matlock Bath sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Shoplifting (5), while Ripley has more Drugs (16) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Matlock Bath recorded fewer crimes than Ripley — 41 vs 137 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Matlock Bath is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Matlock Bath saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Ripley had more Drugs and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Matlock Bath recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 137).