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Crime in Matlock

Matlock had 314 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 91.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 109% above the middle Derbyshire Dales area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

DE4, Derbyshire Dales · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Matlock

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91.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 29Derbyshire Dales rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common121 in 3 months

Month by month

91 Mar 82 Apr 96 May 107 Jun 97 Jul 110 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12139%
anti-social behaviour5116%
public order3311%
theft237%
criminal damage237%
shoplifting217%
drugs175%
vehicle crime62%

Matlock against Derbyshire Dales

TypeMatlock per 1,000Middle Derbyshire Dales areaChange
Violence35.214.9▲ 21%
Burglary1.50–
Vehicle crime1.70.9–
Anti-social behaviour14.86.3▼ 11%
Theft and robbery8.72.6▲ 50%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Matlock Bath111.1▲ 14%
Matlock91.3▲ 17%
Cromford80.3▲ 17%
Darley Dale43.7▲ 66%
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 Matlock a safe area?

Matlock had about 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Matlock?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (121), followed by anti-social behaviour (51) and public order (33).