Crime Rate in Crich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crich

The total recorded crimes in Crich, Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crich crime rate of 27.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Dimple Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Matlock Road with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Amber Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Crich has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 27.26 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crich)CrimesRank (Crich)CrimesRank (Crich)
Ripley143 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton101 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West93 4888 31,062 3
Somercotes100 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar58 6824 5958 4
Ironville and Riddings60 5607 8694 8
Heanor East45 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 7589 9539 9
Belper Central51 8518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay46 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook30 17398 13430 12
South West Parishes38 12483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves36 13349 14372 13
Wingfield36 14318 15333 15
Swanwick35 15306 16312 17
Belper South34 16290 17316 16
Belper East22 18189 18295 18
Duffield17 20156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate18 19184 19242 20
Belper North15 21147 21195 21
Alport10 23116 2385 23

Crich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
September 20242

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242

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

High Crime Locations Crich in July 2025

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

1. Sherwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dimple Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Matlock Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bowns Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Michaels Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Leashaw (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Carr Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Springfield Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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