Crime Rate in Langley Mill and Aldercar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Langley Mill and Aldercar

The total recorded crimes in Langley Mill and Aldercar, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Langley Mill and Aldercar crime rate of 13.92 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 Langley Mill and Aldercar, encompassing approximately 5,029 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (89.47% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Langley Mill and Aldercar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lime Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Minkley Drive with total crimes: 5

How safe is Langley Mill and Aldercar?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Langley Mill and Aldercar reported a higher crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 824 crimes compared to 526. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Langley Mill and Aldercar witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Langley Mill and Aldercar experienced a greater number of crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 958 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Langley Mill and Aldercar witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Langley Mill and Aldercar Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Langley Mill and Aldercar crimes were 824. The crime rate of Langley Mill and Aldercar in 2024 was 163.85 (year) or 13.65 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Langley Mill and Aldercar were around 958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 190.49 (year) or 15.87 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Langley Mill and Aldercar)CrimesRank (Langley Mill and Aldercar)CrimesRank (Langley Mill and Aldercar)
RipleyNA NA1,595 11,630 1
AlfretonNA NA1,226 21,406 2
Heanor WestNA NA888 31,062 3
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
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Langley Mill and Aldercar 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 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20252
November 20257
October 20256
September 20258
August 20256
July 20259
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202619
December 202527
November 202519
October 202531
September 202528
August 202520
July 202524
June 202532
May 202521
April 202525
March 202522
February 202517

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 202513
November 20255
October 20258
September 202512
August 202510
July 202510
June 20259
May 202511
April 202518
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
September 20254
August 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202617
December 20253
November 20256
October 20256
September 20258
August 202515
July 20253
May 202514
April 202511
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202610
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20257
August 20259
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252

A total of 2 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
June 20251

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20253
October 20255
September 20254
August 20255
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Langley Mill and Aldercar in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Langley Mill and Aldercar postcode area is presented below.

1. Lime Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Minkley Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Lovatt Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Brook Vale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Elnor Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Calvert Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Sedgwick Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Peel Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bailey Brook Crescent (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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