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 May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Codnor and Waingroves crime rate of 5.61 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Codnor and Waingroves Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookvale Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Wright Street with total crimes: 2
  • Market Place 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 May 2025 the Codnor and Waingroves has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 5.61 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Codnor and Waingroves)CrimesRank (Codnor and Waingroves)CrimesRank (Codnor and Waingroves)
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
Wingfield27 14318 15333 15
Belper South26 15290 17316 16
Swanwick20 18306 16312 17
Belper North21 17147 21195 21
Belper East15 20189 18295 18
Duffield19 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate11 22184 19242 20
Crich12 21121 22125 22
Alport6 23116 2385 23

Codnor and Waingroves Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 202510
February 20255
January 202517
December 20247
November 20246
October 202412
September 202418
August 202410
July 202419
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Codnor and Waingroves in May 2025

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

1. Brookvale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Wright Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heanor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Codnor Gate (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Stoney Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jessop Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Holborn Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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