Crime Rate in Belper Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper Central

The total recorded crimes in Belper Central, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper Central crime rate of 3.15 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Belper Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Meadow Court with total crimes: 3
  • Applewood Close with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Belper Central)CrimesRank (Belper Central)CrimesRank (Belper Central)
RipleyNA NA1,595 11,630 1
AlfretonNA NA1,226 21,406 2
Heanor WestNA NA888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and AldercarNA NA824 5958 4
SomercotesNA NA869 4934 5
Heanor EastNA NA666 7785 6
Heanor and LoscoeNA NA731 6716 7
Ironville and RiddingsNA NA607 8694 8
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley WoodhouseNA NA589 9539 9
Ripley and MarehayNA NA524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and HolbrookNA NA398 13430 12
South West ParishesNA NA483 12364 14
Codnor and WaingrovesNA NA349 14372 13
WingfieldNA NA318 15333 15
Belper SouthNA NA290 17316 16
SwanwickNA NA306 16312 17
Belper EastNA NA189 18295 18
DuffieldNA NA156 20254 19
Heage and AmbergateNA NA184 19242 20
Belper NorthNA NA147 21195 21
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Belper Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20255
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 202511
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20255
July 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20256
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20258
November 20254
October 20256
September 20257
August 20259
July 202510
June 202520
May 202511
April 202516
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202624
December 202513
November 202516
October 202515
September 202517
August 202513
July 202520
June 202514
May 202512
April 202519
March 202511
February 20256

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
October 20253
September 20258
August 20255
July 20255
June 202521
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
May 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Belper Central in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Meadow Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Applewood Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Bradwell Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bullsmoor (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Strutt Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Short Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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