Crime Rate in Amber Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Amber Valley

The total recorded crimes in Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 1,066 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amber Valley crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Amber Valley, encompassing approximately 126,204 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (435) incidents (22.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (214) incidents (-1.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (96) incidents (26.32% increase)
Amber Valley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • High Street with total crimes: 20
  • Garner Lane with total crimes: 15

Amber Valley Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is Amber Valley?

To understand the safety of Amber Valley, we need to analyze Amber Valley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Amber Valley has recorded 12,094 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 95.83 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 152 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,060 crimes with a crime rate of 103.48, ranking it 114 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Amber Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 12,094 crimes compared to 8,955. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Amber Valley recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Amber Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 13,060 crimes compared to 9,677. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Amber Valley recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Amber Valley is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Derbyshire, Amber Valley has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Amber Valley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Ripley (172 crimes), and the safest, Alport (6 crimes), is 166 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Amber Valley.

Similarly, the area of Heanor South & Shipley Park (139 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay (16 crimes), with a difference of 123 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Amber Valley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ripley172
Alfreton105
Heanor West100
Langley Mill and Aldercar67
Belper Central59

Safest Wards:

Duffield19
Belper East15
Crich12
Heage and Ambergate11
Alport6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Heanor South & Shipley Park139
Ripley South & Loscoe134
Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville117
Alfreton89
Belper Town73

Safest Areas:

Crich, Holloway & Wingfield44
Ripley West41
Openwoodgate & Holbrook30
Belper Far Laund21
Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay16

Amber Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Amber Valley has recorded 1,066 crimes with crime rate of 8.45 ranking 139th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total Amber Valley crimes were 12,094. The crime rate of Amber Valley in 2024 was 95.83 (year) or 7.99 (month) ranking it 152 danzarous in the UK. Amber Valley ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Amber Valley were around 13,060 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.48 (year) or 8.62 (month) ranking 114 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, Amber Valley ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Amber Valley

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales437 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire649 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak632 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire818 59,222 59,602 5
Bolsover672 37,974 28,506 3
Erewash874 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,108 113,234 113,794 1

Amber Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (435 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (214 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (354 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (217 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (380 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (163 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 327 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (371 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (152 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 446 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 115 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (406 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (440 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (159 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (408 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (167 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (422 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (191 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 443 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 233 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (852 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (462 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202518
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 202425
September 202411
August 202413
July 20249
June 202426

A total of 255 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 202518
February 202534
January 202518
December 202416
November 202424
October 202423
September 202422
August 202418
July 202423
June 202426

A total of 2187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 198.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 462 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025214
April 2025217
March 2025163
February 2025114
January 2025152
December 2024115
October 2024159
September 2024167
August 2024191
July 2024233
June 2024462

A total of 1274 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 202598
March 2025110
February 202571
January 202577
December 202471
November 202467
October 202492
September 2024127
August 2024102
July 2024141
June 2024230

A total of 764 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202552
March 202546
February 202554
January 202546
December 202467
November 202462
October 202463
September 202454
August 202476
July 202467
June 2024116

A total of 1017 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 202576
March 202592
February 202546
January 202572
December 202475
November 202487
October 202488
September 202487
August 202496
July 202480
June 2024122

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 5284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 440.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 852 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025435
April 2025354
March 2025380
February 2025327
January 2025371
December 2024446
November 2024406
October 2024440
September 2024408
August 2024422
July 2024443
June 2024852

A total of 455 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202518
February 202548
January 202538
December 202437
November 202438
October 202433
September 202454
August 202424
July 202428
June 202478

A total of 666 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202556
March 202558
February 202543
January 202551
December 202462
November 202448
October 202442
September 202457
August 202476
July 202440
June 202468

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 386 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202538
March 202522
February 202524
January 202538
December 202444
November 202417
October 202427
September 202430
August 202429
July 202421
June 202478

A total of 359 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202523
March 202531
February 202534
January 202530
December 202419
November 202429
October 202442
September 202423
August 202421
July 202428
June 202456

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Amber Valley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Amber Valley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
2. High Street (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
3. Garner Lane (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson12
Vehicle crime3
4. Old Coppice Side (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
5. Oxford Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Derby Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2

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