Crime Rate in Belper East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper East

The total recorded crimes in Belper East, Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper East crime rate of 1.83 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 East, encompassing approximately 12,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Belper East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Findern Close with total crimes: 3
  • Blackden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pytchley Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Belper East?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Belper East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 189 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Belper East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Belper East had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 295 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belper East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Belper East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Belper East has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Belper East crimes were 189. The crime rate of Belper East in 2024 was 15.73 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belper East were around 295 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.55 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belper East)CrimesRank (Belper East)CrimesRank (Belper East)
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
Belper Central51 8518 11530 10
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
Duffield17 20156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate18 19184 19242 20
Belper North15 21147 21195 21
Crich14 22121 22125 22
Alport10 23116 2385 23

Belper East 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 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 20258
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20245
November 202414
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
August 20242

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Belper East in July 2025

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

1. Findern Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Blackden Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Pytchley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hunter Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rookery Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Harewood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Spinners Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Harrier Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Falcons Rise (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Ash Acre (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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