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 July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripley and Marehay crime rate of 4.01 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Ripley and Marehay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Woodside Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Wichal Farm Close 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Ripley and Marehay has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 4.01 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)
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
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
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 and Marehay 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 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202526
April 202513
March 202519
February 202514
January 202517
December 202424
November 202420
October 202434
September 202422
August 202414

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202515
May 20255
April 202510
March 202510
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 202413

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Ripley and Marehay in July 2025

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

1. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Woodside Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Wichal Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willow Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ash Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shirley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Samuel Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Pear Tree Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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