Bakewell, Sheldon, Over Haddon and Ashford — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Derbyshire Constabulary area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
This Safer Neighbourhood area covers Bakewell and its neighbouring communities Sheldon Over Haddon and Ashford in the Water. It belongs to the Derbyshire Dales Local Policing Unit. Bakewell is the principal town of the Peak District National Park and therefore attracts thousands of visitors each year. The market town is situated in the Derbyshire Dales local authority area.
Contact the team
- telephone
- 101
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Derbyshire Constabulary's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
35 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (31): ▲ 4 (13%) higher. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences13 · 37%
- Anti-social behaviour7 · 20%
- Other theft5 · 14%
- Public order5 · 14%
- Shoplifting2 · 6%
- Burglary1 · 3%
- Criminal damage and arson1 · 3%
- Drugs1 · 3%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
18 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect8 · 44%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified8 · 44%
- Awaiting court outcome1 · 6%
- Local resolution1 · 6%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
1.Parking 2.ASB Bakewell Recreational Grounds
High Visibility Presence: Regular patrols by Safer Neighbourhood Officers to monitor and address parking concerns, especially during peak tourist periods. Enforcement: Promote public to contact Right Agency - Right Problem – Parking and ASB Reporting to Local Authority. Local authority enforcement teams to Enforce PSPO and parking offences and issue penalties for parking / ASB Target repeat offenders and problem areas identified through community feedback. Community Engagement: Liaise with residents, businesses, and visitors to raise awareness. Promote alternative parking options and encourage responsible parking through social media and local signage. Partnership Working: Collaborate with Derbyshire Dales District Council and Highways to review signage, PSPO Signage, Road markings, and potential long-term solutions. Intelligence-Led Approach: Monitor reports and complaints to identify peak times and high-risk locations. Share updates and enforcement outcomes with the community to maintain transparency. Burglaries High Visibility patrols and engagements across the areas. A mixture of high visibility and plain clothes patrols in hot key locations. Work with the community and partner agencies to promote crime prevention initiatives. Regularly review and publicise crime trend information and intelligence to identify hot spot locations and potential suspects with specialist police teams.
Set: 2026-07-01
Public events & surgeries
Free bike marking event
2026-07-19 · Shutts Lane, Near Lady Manners School, Bakewell
Free bike marking event
Community Catch-up
2026-07-23 · Hoyle Court Coffee Morning, Bakewell
Community Catch-up
Crime Prevention Event
2026-08-04 · Aldi
Crime Prevention Event
Community Catch-up
2026-08-07 · Bakewell Library
Community Catch-up
Community Catch-up
2026-08-20 · Hoyle Court Coffee Morning, Bakewell
Community Catch-up
Community Catch-up
2026-08-27 · Bakewell Methodist Church
Open Door Event
Street Meet
2026-09-01 · Rutland Recreation Ground
Street Meet
Aldi, Bakewell Crime Prevention Event
2026-09-06 · Aldi
Aldi, Bakewell Crime Prevention Event
Community Catch-up
2026-09-17 · Dagnall Gardens, Bakewell
Open Door Event
Open Door Event
2026-09-24 · Open Door Event, Methodist Church
Open Door Event
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- StationBakewell Enquiry Office, Granby Road, Bakewell,, DE45 1ES
Nearby teams in Derbyshire Constabulary
- Stanton, Youlgreave and White Peak Villages
- Tideswell, Litton, Baslow and Beeley
- Darley Dale and Winster
- Hathersage
- Buxton Rural East
- Matlock
Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Derbyshire Constabulary.