Crime Rates at Steep Turnpike, Matlock, DE4 3DP

Steep Turnpike area has the 11th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Darley Dale , and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Steep Turnpike (DE4 3DP) in the last 12 months was 37.8 per 1,000 residents and was 23.6% lower than the Darley Dale average (49.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Steep Turnpike (DE4 3DP), the main crime hotspot is near Lime Grove Walk. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.