Crime Rate in Belper Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper Central

The total recorded crimes in Belper Central, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper Central crime rate of 4.89 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 Belper Central, encompassing approximately 12,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Belper Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • King Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wellington Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Belper Central?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Belper Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 518 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Belper Central witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Belper Central had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 530 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Belper Central witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Belper Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Belper Central has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.89 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Belper Central crimes were 518. The crime rate of Belper Central in 2024 was 42.91 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belper Central were around 530 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.90 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belper Central)CrimesRank (Belper Central)CrimesRank (Belper Central)
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
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
South West Parishes31 13483 12364 14
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

Belper Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245
July 20249
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 202414
November 202413
October 20247
September 20249
August 202419
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202519
March 202511
February 20256
January 202520
December 202419
November 202412
October 202413
September 202416
August 202421
July 202419
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Belper Central in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. King Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wellington Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Meadow Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Field Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Short Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Strutt Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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