Crime Rate in Belper East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper East

The total recorded crimes in Belper East, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper East crime rate of 1.16 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 East, encompassing approximately 12,018 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Belper East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hunter Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rookery Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Belper East?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Belper East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 189 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Belper East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Belper East had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 295 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belper East recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Belper East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Belper East has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 1.16 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Belper East crimes were 189. The crime rate of Belper East in 2024 was 15.73 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belper East were around 295 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.55 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 18 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
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
Duffield13 21156 20254 19
Belper North16 19147 21195 21
Crich8 22121 22125 22
Alport3 23116 2385 23

Belper East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 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 Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20245
November 202414
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Belper East in March 2025

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

1. Blackden Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Hunter Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rookery Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kingswood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Marston Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Welton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jodrell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sherbourne Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Scott Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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