Crime Rate in Belper Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper Central

The total recorded crimes in Belper Central, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper Central crime rate of 3.06 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Belper Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Joseph Street with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Belper Central has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.06 ranking 11th 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.

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
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

Belper Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245
July 20249
June 202424
May 20244
April 20247

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

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
April 20241

A total of 6 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
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
3. Joseph Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crown Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Windmill Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Applewood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Litton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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