Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE45 · Derbyshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bakewell has less crime — 12 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Matlock Bath recorded substantially more crime than Bakewell in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 12, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Matlock Bath has more 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, Bakewell recorded fewer crimes than Matlock Bath — 12 vs 41 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Bakewell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Public order while Matlock Bath had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bakewell recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 41).