Crime Rate in Ripley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ripley

The total recorded crimes in Ripley, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripley crime rate of 6.77 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 Ripley, encompassing approximately 13,432 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Drugs: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ripley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 11
  • St Pancras Way with total crimes: 7

How safe is Ripley?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Ripley reported a higher crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 1,595 crimes compared to 526. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ripley witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Ripley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 1,630 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ripley witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ripley Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Ripley crimes were 1,595. The crime rate of Ripley in 2024 was 118.74 (year) or 9.89 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ripley were around 1,630 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.34 (year) or 10.11 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ripley)CrimesRank (Ripley)CrimesRank (Ripley)
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
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Ripley 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 41 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 202516
November 202512
October 202513
September 202511
August 20256
July 202510
June 202515
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 660 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202641
January 202647
December 202551
November 202562
October 202566
September 202544
August 202549
July 202558
June 202557
May 202575
April 202540
March 202537
February 202533

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202614
December 20259
November 202515
October 202516
September 202510
August 202516
July 202512
June 202516
May 20257
April 202522
March 202521
February 202511

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202612
December 20256
November 202513
October 202514
September 202515
August 202520
July 202529
June 202544
May 202545
April 202539
March 202544
February 20258

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20268
December 202510
November 20259
October 20258
September 20255
August 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 202512
March 202515
February 20255

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20254
November 20251
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 202516
November 202513
October 20258
September 20256
August 20256
July 20259
June 202510
May 202514
April 202515
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20255
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202610
December 20255
November 202510
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Ripley in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Drugs7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
2. Wellington Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
3. St Pancras Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons1
4. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
5. Dannah Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Deer Park Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Mill Hill Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bridle Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
9. Wallis Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Honeyfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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