Matlock, Cromford, Wirksworth and Darley Dale Police SNT

07/09/2026

🧺 RURAL CRIME WEEK – DAY 2 - They're off to market! 🐄

06/09/2026

Rural Crime Week! 🐄 👮

We would like to take a moment to share a post from our colleagues over in the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team. Over the next few days, they will be sharing some exciting news and a behind-the-scenes look at the work they do to help keep our rural communities safe.

Their baarmy team will be also sharing prevention tips, and a few friendly reminders along the way. 🚜 🐑

05/09/2026

Community Catch Ups with PCSO Hunt - August 2026...

06/09/26 – Second Level of Temple Walk Car Park, Matlock Bath – 10-11AM
09/09/26 – Co-Op, Wirksworth – 4-5PM
10/09/26 – St Marks Close, Car Park, Cromford – 4-5PM
14/09/26 - Knit & Natter, The Nelson Pub, Middleton by Wirksworth – 1-3PM
22/09/26 – Wirksworth Market, The Memorial Hall, Wirksworth – 8:30AM-12PM

PCSO Hunt, will be visiting community groups throughout the month also - so hope to see you there.

29/08/2026

Youth Voice Questionnaire...

You may hear us talk about the Community Voice survey from time to time, which forms part of us gathering information to see what we should be prioritising as your Safer Neighbourhood Team - so you could ask, what about the Youth of the area?

So, here is the opportunity for our Youth of the Derbyshire Dales to have their voice. It is important that we listen to the voice of our young people to ensure that we identify any trends or concerns young people are facing and seek to find ways to address this.

Follow this link to complete the Youth Survey - https://orlo.uk/1IRYw

28/08/2026

🚲 E-Scooters and E-Bikes... 🛴

We understand that buying an e-scooter and e-bike can be tempting, especially as you can get them from many popular retailers.

We would always advice you to do your research before buying any vehicle, as the laws around e-bikes and e-scooters could leave you out of pocket.

To be used legally on public roads and cycle lanes, e-bikes must be classified as an EAPC.

To be an EAPC an e-bike must:
• be fitted with pedals that can propel it
• have an electric motor with a maximum continuous rated power not exceeding 250 watts
• cut off electrical assistance when it reaches 15.5 miles per hour (mph)

If your e-bike does not conform to the above, you need to treat it as a normal vehicle where it must be road-worthy, taxed, insured and driven by someone with a license.

The only place an e-scooter, or an e-bike that is not classed as an EAPC, can used is on private land with landowner's permission.

Why is this?
E-scooters, e-motorbikes and non EAPC e-bikes are classified as personal light electric vehicles (PLEV’s), so they are treated as motor vehicles and subject to the same legal requirements, such as: MOT, Licensing, Tax and Insurance.

What happens if I am stopped by police?
Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988, allows the police to seize any motor vehicle being on a road which does not have the required documentation, which includes a driving licence for that class of vehicle. Once seized by the police can be disposed of in accordance with force policy. The rider will also be liable for prosecution which can result in a fine, points on a driving licence or both.

Section 59 of the police reform act allows police to seize a vehicle is being used in a manner which may cause alarm, distress or annoyance.

Seized vehicles may be disposed of by police, and the rider many also be liable for prosecution for traffic offences.

We are seeing ‘electric mini-dirt bikes’ being bought for children in the area. These types of bikes fall outside of the above EAPC regulations, so can only be used on private land with the landowner’s permission. Many adverts don’t make this clear, so please do your research before buying to avoid being left out of pocket for a vehicle you can’t use legally.

If you see anyone using a e-scooter, e-bike or e-motorbike illegally, please contact us by the following contact methods:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/52zmh
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101

28/08/2026

| Can you help us identify this person in relation to an alleged crime committed in Matlock.

To see the full details of the alleged offence, click on the picture to enlarge it.

Please note that this image may be of both potential suspect or witness.

Please do not identify anybody on Facebook. If you recognise anyone in these images please contact us using any of the below methods, quoting the reference number accompanying the picture.

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/NKN8W
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/gHGHh

25/08/2026

📱 Lost phone found🚓

A Samsung phone has been handed in to the Matlock Police Station by a member of the public. If you are the owner of the phone or know the owner, please ask them to get in touch with us via 101 to arrange a collection. Unfortunately, the emergency information section of the phone has been left empty, so ownership of the device will need to be proven on collection.

20/08/2026

🏍️ BikeSafe🛵

BikeSafe workshops are a chance to learn helpful tips from expert riders, so you can get the most out of your riding. Please take a moment to read the shared post from the Derbyshire Constabulary on what's involved in these workshops and how to sign up!🚓

19/08/2026

🚔 Community Catch Up's - with your Safer Neighbourhood Team...

Did you know that you can find out when your local Community Catch Up is going to be by visiting one of the following links...

Hathersage - https://orlo.uk/3ec10

Tideswell, Litton, Baslow, and Beeley - https://orlo.uk/rSJaY

Bakewell, Sheldon, Over Haddon and Ashford - https://orlo.uk/HhI1V

Stanton and Youlgreave, White Peak Villages - https://orlo.uk/MOlC9

Darley Dale and Winster - https://orlo.uk/owgK9

Matlock - https://orlo.uk/LySPf

Matlock Bath, Cromford and Bonsall - https://orlo.uk/eE29l

Wirksworth & Middleton by Wirksworth - https://orlo.uk/Cu1jx

Hulland and Brailsford - https://orlo.uk/RB7tU

Tissington and Carsington - https://orlo.uk/JSAKr

Ashbourne - https://orlo.uk/T17Eh

Marston and Clifton - https://orlo.uk/I9stA

18/08/2026

Our thoughts are with Alfie's family and friends at this difficult time...

| A motorcyclist has been named following a fatal collision in Matlock Bath.

The incident occurred at 10.05pm on 11 August at the junction of the A6 and Temple Road – which leads to Gulliver’s Kingdom.

Alfie Ajai Stocks was riding a red Aprilia RX 125 motorcycle, which was travelling from Cromford towards Matlock, when he suffered serious injuries in a collision with the black Audi A1, which was travelling in the opposite direction and was turning into Temple Road.

The 18-year-old, who was from Matlock, was taken to hospital with serious injuries however he died at hospital on 16 August.

The driver of the Audi, a 21-year-old woman from Chesterfield, attended a voluntary interview on 12 August, prior to Mr Stocks’ death, where she was interviewed under caution on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.