Crime Rate in Belper North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper North

The total recorded crimes in Belper North, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper North crime rate of 5.35 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Belper North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Row with total crimes: 2
  • Acorn Way with total crimes: 2
  • St George'S Place with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Belper North)CrimesRank (Belper North)CrimesRank (Belper North)
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
Belper CentralNA NA518 11530 10
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
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Belper North 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 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 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 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
May 20251

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20253
November 20258
October 20257
August 202515
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 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
September 20251
May 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20251
May 20253
February 20252

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

High Crime Locations Belper North in February 2026

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

1. Long Row (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Acorn Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. St George'S Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Holly House Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Belper Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Whitehouse Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gorsey Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Cherry Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Far Laund (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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