Crime Rate in Duffield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duffield

The total recorded crimes in Duffield, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duffield crime rate of 6.33 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 Duffield, encompassing approximately 2,213 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Duffield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2
  • Town Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Duffield?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Duffield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 156 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Duffield recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Duffield had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 254 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Duffield recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Duffield Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Duffield crimes were 156. The crime rate of Duffield in 2024 was 70.49 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Duffield were around 254 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.77 (year) or 9.56 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Duffield)CrimesRank (Duffield)CrimesRank (Duffield)
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
Heage and AmbergateNA NA184 19242 20
Belper NorthNA NA147 21195 21
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Duffield 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 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 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 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 Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20268
December 20257
November 20254
October 20255
September 20258
August 20259
July 20257
June 20258
May 202512
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
October 20252
September 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

High Crime Locations Duffield in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Town Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lodge Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Broom Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Meadow Vale (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
8. Fairlawns (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hazelwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ecclesbourne Meadows (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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