Crime Rate in Belper Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper Central

The total recorded crimes in Belper Central, Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper Central crime rate of 4.22 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 Belper Central, encompassing approximately 12,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Belper Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Joseph Street with total crimes: 7
  • Market Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Belper Central?

To understand the safety of Belper Central, we need to analyze Belper Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Belper Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 518 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Belper Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Belper Central had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 530 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Belper Central witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Amber Valley, Belper Central has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Belper Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Belper Central has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 8th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Belper Central crimes were 518. The crime rate of Belper Central in 2024 was 42.91 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belper Central were around 530 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.90 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belper Central)CrimesRank (Belper Central)CrimesRank (Belper Central)
Ripley143 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton101 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West93 4888 31,062 3
Somercotes100 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar58 6824 5958 4
Ironville and Riddings60 5607 8694 8
Heanor East45 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 7589 9539 9
Ripley and Marehay46 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook30 17398 13430 12
South West Parishes38 12483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves36 13349 14372 13
Wingfield36 14318 15333 15
Swanwick35 15306 16312 17
Belper South34 16290 17316 16
Belper East22 18189 18295 18
Duffield17 20156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate18 19184 19242 20
Belper North15 21147 21195 21
Crich14 22121 22125 22
Alport10 23116 2385 23

Belper Central 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 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202520
May 202511
April 202516
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 202414
November 202413
October 20247
September 20249
August 202419

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 202512
April 202519
March 202511
February 20256
January 202520
December 202419
November 202412
October 202413
September 202416
August 202421

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202521
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 202511
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Belper Central in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Joseph Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Park Side (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Meadow Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. King Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Bridge Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Loom Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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