Crime Rate in Crich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crich

The total recorded crimes in Crich, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crich crime rate of 15.58 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 Crich, encompassing approximately 513 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Joseph Roe Drive with total crimes: 2
  • The Green with total crimes: 2
  • Sherwood Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Crich?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Crich demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 121 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crich recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crich had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 125 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crich recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crich Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Crich has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 15.58 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Crich crimes were 121. The crime rate of Crich in 2024 was 235.64 (year) or 19.64 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crich were around 125 crimes with yearly crime rate of 243.43 (year) or 20.29 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Amber Valley)CrimesRank (Amber Valley)CrimesRank (Amber Valley)
Ripley157 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton80 31,226 21,406 2
Heanor West85 2888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and Aldercar52 6824 5958 4
Somercotes67 4869 4934 5
Heanor and Loscoe60 5731 6716 7
Heanor East47 8666 7785 6
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse48 7589 9539 9
Ironville and Riddings37 12607 8694 8
South West Parishes41 9483 12364 14
Belper Central37 11518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay38 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook35 13398 13430 12
Codnor and Waingroves26 15349 14372 13
Belper South30 14290 17316 16
Wingfield21 16318 15333 15
Swanwick18 18306 16312 17
Heage and Ambergate19 17184 19242 20
Belper East14 20189 18295 18
Duffield13 21156 20254 19
Belper North16 19147 21195 21
Alport3 23116 2385 23

Crich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
September 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20244
April 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Crich in March 2025

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

1. Joseph Roe Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sherwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Plaistow Green Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leashaw (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Amber Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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