Crime Rate in Crich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crich

The total recorded crimes in Crich, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crich crime rate of 5.84 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crich Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michaels Close with total crimes: 1
  • Plaistow Green Road with total crimes: 1
  • Leashaw 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 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Crich)CrimesRank (Crich)CrimesRank (Crich)
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
Belper NorthNA NA147 21195 21
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Crich 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 1 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 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 (12 incidents) and then Public order 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 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20255
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 202512
July 20258
June 20251
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20254
June 20255
April 20254
March 20251

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Crich in February 2026

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

1. St Michaels Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Plaistow Green Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Leashaw (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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