Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Matlock Bath recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 13, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), 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, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Matlock Bath — 13 vs 41 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Matlock Bath had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 41).