Crime Rate in South West Parishes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South West Parishes

The total recorded crimes in South West Parishes, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South West Parishes crime rate of 40.57 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 South West Parishes, encompassing approximately 1,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South West Parishes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Gold Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Church Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is South West Parishes?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, South West Parishes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 483 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, South West Parishes had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 364 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South West Parishes recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South West Parishes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South West Parishes has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 40.57 ranking 9th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total South West Parishes crimes were 483. The crime rate of South West Parishes in 2024 was 477.89 (year) or 39.82 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in South West Parishes were around 364 crimes with yearly crime rate of 360.15 (year) or 30.01 (month) ranking 14 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
Belper Central37 11518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay38 10524 10483 11
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

South West Parishes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20241
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202531
January 202516
December 20248
November 202415
October 202416
September 202412
August 202416
July 202415
June 202430
May 202426
April 202417

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20243
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202524
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
August 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

High Crime Locations South West Parishes in March 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total18
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Gold Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
3. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. The Common (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bishopthorpe Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Samuel Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Richardson Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Skitteridge Wood Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Burn Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Silverhill Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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