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 May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South West Parishes crime rate of 30.67 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
South West Parishes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Memorial Road with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Amber Valley.

  • 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 May 2025 the South West Parishes has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 30.67 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South West Parishes)CrimesRank (South West Parishes)CrimesRank (South West Parishes)
Ripley172 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton105 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West100 3888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and Aldercar67 4824 5958 4
Somercotes54 7869 4934 5
Belper Central59 5518 11530 10
Heanor East49 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 10731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 6589 9539 9
Ironville and Riddings53 8607 8694 8
Ripley and Marehay51 9524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook38 12398 13430 12
Codnor and Waingroves23 16349 14372 13
Wingfield27 14318 15333 15
Belper South26 15290 17316 16
Swanwick20 18306 16312 17
Belper North21 17147 21195 21
Belper East15 20189 18295 18
Duffield19 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate11 22184 19242 20
Crich12 21121 22125 22
Alport6 23116 2385 23

South West Parishes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202520
March 202518
February 202531
January 202516
December 20248
November 202415
October 202416
September 202412
August 202416
July 202415
June 202430
May 202426

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202516
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20241
May 20249

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
February 20253
January 202524
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations South West Parishes in May 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order6
2. Memorial Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
4. Hunger Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Long Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hill Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Bonnie Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Samuel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Silverhill Wood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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