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Crime in Bakewell

Bakewell had 83 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 78 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 78% above the middle Derbyshire Dales area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

DE45, Derbyshire Dales · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bakewell

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78crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 29Derbyshire Dales rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common29 in 3 months

Month by month

21 Mar 20 Apr 28 May 29 Jun 21 Jul 33 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bakewell. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2935%
anti-social behaviour1720%
public order1316%
shoplifting810%
theft67%
drugs45%
burglary34%
criminal damage22%

Bakewell against Derbyshire Dales

TypeBakewell per 1,000Middle Derbyshire Dales areaChange
Violence27.214.9▲ 38%
Burglary2.80–
Vehicle crime00.9–
Anti-social behaviour166.3▲ 70%
Theft and robbery6.62.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bakewell78▲ 20%
Youlgrave18.4–
Little Longstone15.4–
Great Longstone10.3–
See every Derbyshire Dales area ranked on the crime in Derbyshire Dales page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bakewell a safe area?

Bakewell had about 78 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bakewell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (29), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and public order (13).