Crime Rate in Belper North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper North

The total recorded crimes in Belper North, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper North crime rate of 8.65 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 North, encompassing approximately 2,428 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Belper North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jesses Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Ashbourne Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Belper North?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Belper North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 147 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Belper North recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Belper North had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 195 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belper North recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Belper North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Belper North has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 8.65 ranking 17th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Belper North crimes were 147. The crime rate of Belper North in 2024 was 60.54 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belper North were around 195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.30 (year) or 6.69 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belper North)CrimesRank (Belper North)CrimesRank (Belper North)
Ripley172 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton105 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West100 3888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and Aldercar67 4824 5958 4
Somercotes54 7869 4934 5
Belper Central59 5518 11530 10
Heanor East49 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 10731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 6589 9539 9
Ironville and Riddings53 8607 8694 8
Ripley and Marehay51 9524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook38 12398 13430 12
South West Parishes31 13483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves23 16349 14372 13
Wingfield27 14318 15333 15
Belper South26 15290 17316 16
Swanwick20 18306 16312 17
Belper East15 20189 18295 18
Duffield19 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate11 22184 19242 20
Crich12 21121 22125 22
Alport6 23116 2385 23

Belper North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Belper North in May 2025

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

1. Jesses Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Ashbourne Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Acorn Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Swinney Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. The Triangle (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Whitehouse Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Gorsey Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Swinney Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Stoneyfield Bank (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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