Crime Rate in Amber Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Amber Valley

The total recorded crimes in Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 1,109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Amber Valley crime rate of 8.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (460) incidents (2.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (201) incidents (-11.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (123) incidents (16.04% increase)
Amber Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Road with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

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 (143 crimes), and the safest, Alport (10 crimes), is 133 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Amber Valley.

Similarly, the area of Ripley South & Loscoe (138 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Belper Far Laund (21 crimes), with a difference of 117 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Amber Valley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ripley143
Alfreton101
Somercotes100
Heanor West93
Ironville and Riddings60

Safest Wards:

Heage and Ambergate18
Duffield17
Belper North15
Crich14
Alport10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ripley South & Loscoe138
Somercotes & Pye Bridge130
Heanor South & Shipley Park117
Ripley East, Riddings & Ironville101
Alfreton84

Safest Areas:

Kilburn & Horsley44
Ripley West38
Openwoodgate & Holbrook36
Ambergate, Heage & Idridgehay21
Belper Far Laund21

Amber Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Amber Valley has recorded 1,109 crimes with crime rate of 8.79 ranking 152th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales368 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire767 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak657 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire866 59,222 59,602 5
Bolsover743 37,974 28,506 3
Erewash978 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,041 113,234 113,794 1

Amber Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 460 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 201 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (451 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (228 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20258
April 202518
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 202425
September 202411
August 202413

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
July 202526
June 202523
May 202521
April 202512
March 202518
February 202534
January 202518
December 202416
November 202424
October 202423
September 202422
August 202418

A total of 1921 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 174.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025201
June 2025228
May 2025214
April 2025217
March 2025163
February 2025114
January 2025152
December 2024115
October 2024159
September 2024167
August 2024191

A total of 1132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 2025106
May 202588
April 202598
March 2025110
February 202571
January 202577
December 202471
November 202467
October 202492
September 2024127
August 2024102

A total of 682 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202551
May 202561
April 202552
March 202546
February 202554
January 202546
December 202467
November 202462
October 202463
September 202454
August 202476

A total of 990 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202584
May 202596
April 202576
March 202592
February 202546
January 202572
December 202475
November 202487
October 202488
September 202487
August 202496

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 4900 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 408.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 460 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025460
June 2025451
May 2025435
April 2025354
March 2025380
February 2025327
January 2025371
December 2024446
November 2024406
October 2024440
September 2024408
August 2024422

A total of 403 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202523
May 202529
April 202530
March 202518
February 202548
January 202538
December 202437
November 202438
October 202433
September 202454
August 202424

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
July 202551
June 202557
May 202565
April 202556
March 202558
February 202543
January 202551
December 202462
November 202448
October 202442
September 202457
August 202476

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 322 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202518
April 202538
March 202522
February 202524
January 202538
December 202444
November 202417
October 202427
September 202430
August 202429

A total of 322 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202523
May 202523
April 202523
March 202531
February 202534
January 202530
December 202419
November 202429
October 202442
September 202423
August 202421

High Crime Locations Amber Valley in July 2025

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

1. Main Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Old Coppice Side (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Robbery1
6. Tower Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1

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