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Crime in Compton

Compton had 129 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 68.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 57% above the middle Derbyshire Dales area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

DE6, Derbyshire Dales · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Compton

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68.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 29Derbyshire Dales rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common59 in 3 months

Month by month

31 Mar 46 Apr 42 May 45 Jun 45 Jul 39 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Compton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5946%
public order1713%
criminal damage1310%
anti-social behaviour129%
burglary65%
other crime54%
vehicle crime54%
theft43%

Compton against Derbyshire Dales

TypeCompton per 1,000Middle Derbyshire Dales areaChange
Violence31.314.9▲ 18%
Burglary3.20–
Vehicle crime2.70.9–
Anti-social behaviour6.46.3▼ 29%
Theft and robbery3.72.6▼ 36%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ashbourne69.8▼ 2%
Compton68.5▲ 8%
Hulland2.2–
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 Compton a safe area?

Compton had about 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Compton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (59), followed by public order (17) and criminal damage (13).