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Crime in Rowsley

Rowsley had 25 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% above the middle Derbyshire Dales area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

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

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55crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 29Derbyshire Dales rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Mar 8 Apr 8 May 17 Jun 5 Jul 3 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1248%
anti-social behaviour520%
public order312%
theft312%
criminal damage14%
drugs14%

Rowsley against Derbyshire Dales

TypeRowsley per 1,000Middle Derbyshire Dales areaChange
Violence26.414.9▼ 8%
Burglary00–
Vehicle crime00.9–
Anti-social behaviour116.3–
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
Rowsley55▲ 14%
Darley Hillside49▲ 44%
Darley Dale43.7▲ 66%
Northwood22–
Tinkersley17.6▼ 47%
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 Rowsley a safe area?

Rowsley had about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 29 Derbyshire Dales areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rowsley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (12), followed by anti-social behaviour (5) and public order (3).