Crime Rate in Ripley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ripley

The total recorded crimes in Ripley, Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripley crime rate of 10.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (1.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-34.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Ripley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • 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 July 2025 the Ripley has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 10.65 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ripley)CrimesRank (Ripley)CrimesRank (Ripley)
Alfreton101 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West93 4888 31,062 3
Somercotes100 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar58 6824 5958 4
Ironville and Riddings60 5607 8694 8
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

Ripley 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202544
May 202545
April 202539
March 202544
February 20258
January 202523
December 202418
October 202420
September 202421
August 202421

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 647 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202557
May 202575
April 202540
March 202537
February 202533
January 202556
December 202451
November 202465
October 202453
September 202448
August 202474

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 202512
March 202515
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 20257
April 202522
March 202521
February 202511
January 202512
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202514
April 202515
March 202515
February 202511
January 202517
December 202416
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Ripley in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. High Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. St Pancras Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Oxford Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Outram Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Beighton Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Reynolds Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
9. Lyncroft Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Falkirk Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1

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