Crime Rate in Ripley and Marehay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ripley and Marehay

The total recorded crimes in Ripley and Marehay, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripley and Marehay crime rate of 3.31 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 and Marehay, encompassing approximately 11,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Ripley and Marehay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodside Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Dove Road with total crimes: 4
  • Emmas Williams Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ripley and Marehay?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Ripley and Marehay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 524 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ripley and Marehay witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ripley and Marehay had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 483 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ripley and Marehay witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ripley and Marehay Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ripley and Marehay has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 3.31 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Ripley and Marehay crimes were 524. The crime rate of Ripley and Marehay in 2024 was 45.63 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ripley and Marehay were around 483 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.06 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Amber Valley)CrimesRank (Amber Valley)CrimesRank (Amber Valley)
Ripley157 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton80 31,226 21,406 2
Heanor West85 2888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and Aldercar52 6824 5958 4
Somercotes67 4869 4934 5
Heanor and Loscoe60 5731 6716 7
Heanor East47 8666 7785 6
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse48 7589 9539 9
Ironville and Riddings37 12607 8694 8
South West Parishes41 9483 12364 14
Belper Central37 11518 11530 10
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook35 13398 13430 12
Codnor and Waingroves26 15349 14372 13
Belper South30 14290 17316 16
Wingfield21 16318 15333 15
Swanwick18 18306 16312 17
Heage and Ambergate19 17184 19242 20
Belper East14 20189 18295 18
Duffield13 21156 20254 19
Belper North16 19147 21195 21
Crich8 22121 22125 22
Alport3 23116 2385 23

Ripley and Marehay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 277 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 202517
December 202424
November 202420
October 202434
September 202422
August 202414
July 202418
June 202456
May 202418
April 202421

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ripley and Marehay in March 2025

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

1. Woodside Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Dove Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Emmas Williams Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Hazeltree Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Peveril Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Slack Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. School Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Willow Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Blacksmith Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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