Crime Rate in Ironville and Riddings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ironville and Riddings

The total recorded crimes in Ironville and Riddings, Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ironville and Riddings crime rate of 11.72 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 Ironville and Riddings, encompassing approximately 5,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Ironville and Riddings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenhill Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Vicarage Mews with total crimes: 6
  • King William Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ironville and Riddings?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Ironville and Riddings reported a higher crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 607 crimes compared to 526. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ironville and Riddings witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Ironville and Riddings experienced a greater number of crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 694 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ironville and Riddings witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Amber Valley, Ironville and Riddings has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ironville and Riddings Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ironville and Riddings has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 11.72 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Ironville and Riddings crimes were 607. The crime rate of Ironville and Riddings in 2024 was 118.61 (year) or 9.88 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ironville and Riddings were around 694 crimes with yearly crime rate of 135.61 (year) or 11.30 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ironville and Riddings)CrimesRank (Ironville and Riddings)CrimesRank (Ironville and Riddings)
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
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
Crich14 22121 22125 22
Alport10 23116 2385 23

Ironville and Riddings 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202533
May 202529
April 202524
March 202519
February 202516
January 202521
December 202421
November 202416
October 202418
September 202423
August 202431

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ironville and Riddings in July 2025

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

1. Greenhill Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Vicarage Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. King William Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bradshaw Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cadeby Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Elizabeth Park (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hibbit Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Williams Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Bullock Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Newlands Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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