Crime Rate in Heage and Ambergate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heage and Ambergate

The total recorded crimes in Heage and Ambergate, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heage and Ambergate crime rate of 13.23 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 Heage and Ambergate, encompassing approximately 1,285 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heage and Ambergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridle Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Gadsby Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Pennine View with total crimes: 2

How safe is Heage and Ambergate?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Heage and Ambergate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 184 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heage and Ambergate recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Heage and Ambergate had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 242 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heage and Ambergate recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heage and Ambergate Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Heage and Ambergate crimes were 184. The crime rate of Heage and Ambergate in 2024 was 143.16 (year) or 11.93 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heage and Ambergate were around 242 crimes with yearly crime rate of 188.28 (year) or 15.69 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Heage and Ambergate)CrimesRank (Heage and Ambergate)CrimesRank (Heage and Ambergate)
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
Belper NorthNA NA147 21195 21
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Heage and Ambergate 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 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 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 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 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 (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20266
December 20258
November 20258
October 202510
September 20256
August 202511
July 202511
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 202512
February 202511

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

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
September 20251
June 20251

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
July 20251
June 20259
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Heage and Ambergate in February 2026

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

1. Bridle Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Gadsby Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Pennine View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Newbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Eden Bank (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Street Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. High Edge Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ripley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Malthouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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