Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE21 · Derby
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Matlock Bath has less crime — 41 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Matlock Bath in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 41, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while Matlock Bath has more Shoplifting (5). 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 Derby — 41 vs 168 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Matlock Bath is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Derby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Matlock Bath had more Shoplifting. Overall, Matlock Bath recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 168).