Crime Rates at Arkwright Close, Darley Dale, Matlock, DE4 2TY

Arkwright Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bakewell , and the 21st lowest crime rate of 247 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Arkwright Close (DE4 2TY) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.1% lower than the Bakewell average (68.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Arkwright Close (DE4 2TY), the main crime hotspot is near Lime Grove. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.