Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Derbyshire Constabulary area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
This Safer Neighbourhood area covers Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall. It belongs to the Derbyshire Dales Local Policing Unit. The Matlock Bath neighbourhood is located on the outskirts of Matlock town and is approximately 19 miles north of Derby. The area expanded during the 1700s and 1800s with the development of Arkwright's textile mill, the Cromford Canal, High Peak Railway and lead mining and quarrying.
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
17 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (21): ▼ 4 (19%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences7 · 41%
- Drugs3 · 18%
- Other theft2 · 12%
- Public order2 · 12%
- Anti-social behaviour1 · 6%
- Criminal damage and arson1 · 6%
- Possession of weapons1 · 6%
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
14 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Unable to prosecute suspect8 · 57%
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified4 · 29%
- Awaiting court outcome2 · 14%
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
Nuisance Vehicles / Motorbike Parking
Deploy Safer Neighbourhood Officers to conduct regular patrols in and around the area to deter motoring offences. Targeted Enforcement: Work with Roads Policing Teams and specialist units to identify and take enforcement action against offenders using highway land land unlawfully. Community Engagement: Liaise with local residents and landowners to gather intelligence and address concerns. Promote reporting to Appropriate Agency - Parking Enforcement Team, Derbyshire Dales District Council, Environmental Health and Derbyshire Constabulary’s online reporting tools. Partnership Working - Derbyshire Dales to make best use of Authority owned CCTV. Collaborate with local councils, landowners, and partner agencies to explore preventative measures (e.g., barriers, signage). Intelligence-Led Approach: Monitor reports and review crime trends to identify peak times and repeat offenders. Share updates with the community to maintain transparency and reassurance.
Set: 2026-07-01
Public events & surgeries
Community Catch up - Cromford
2026-07-15 · Cromford – St Marks Close Car Park
Community Catch up
Community engagement
2026-08-08 · St James Church, Bonsall
Community engagement , Bonsall
Community engagement
2026-08-09 · Matlock Bath, Second Level of Temple Walk Car Park
Community engagement
Community engagement
2026-10-12 · Cromford, St Marks Close, Car Park
Community engagement
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- StationMatlock Enquiry Office, Bank Road, Matlock,, DE4 3NF
Nearby teams in Derbyshire Constabulary
- Wirksworth and Middleton
- Matlock
- Darley Dale and Winster
- Duffield, Belper Rural and Holloway
- Tissington and Carsington
- Alfreton Rural
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.