Crime Rate in Codnor and Waingroves: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Codnor and Waingroves

The total recorded crimes in Codnor and Waingroves, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Codnor and Waingroves crime rate of 4.15 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 Codnor and Waingroves, encompassing approximately 4,098 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Codnor and Waingroves Crime Hotspots

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

  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 2
  • Pinewood with total crimes: 2
  • Hillcrest Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Codnor and Waingroves?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Codnor and Waingroves demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 349 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Codnor and Waingroves recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Codnor and Waingroves had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 372 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Codnor and Waingroves recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Codnor and Waingroves Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Codnor and Waingroves crimes were 349. The crime rate of Codnor and Waingroves in 2024 was 85.15 (year) or 7.10 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Codnor and Waingroves were around 372 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.76 (year) or 7.56 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Codnor and Waingroves)CrimesRank (Codnor and Waingroves)CrimesRank (Codnor and Waingroves)
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
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

Codnor and Waingroves 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 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 (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 202512
November 202515
October 202512
September 202513
August 202510
July 202519
June 202515
May 202512
April 20257
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20254
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20256
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20252
November 20257
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20254
August 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
August 20251
March 20253

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
March 20252
February 20253

High Crime Locations Codnor and Waingroves in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Codnor and Waingroves postcode area is presented below.

1. Orchard Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Pinewood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hillcrest Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Rutland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Waingroves Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thomson Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Jessop Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Station Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. High Holborn Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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