Crime Rate in Belper East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper East

The total recorded crimes in Belper East, Amber Valley, UK in January 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper East crime rate of 1.41 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Belper East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arkwright Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Farm Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hunter Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Amber Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

  • 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 January 2026 the Belper East has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 1.41 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Belper East)CrimesRank (Belper East)CrimesRank (Belper East)
Ripley113 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton89 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West65 5888 31,062 3
Somercotes82 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar73 4824 5958 4
Heanor East38 10666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe39 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse58 6589 9539 9
Wingfield42 7318 15333 15
Ironville and Riddings30 12607 8694 8
Belper Central42 8518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay18 16524 10483 11
South West Parishes35 11483 12364 14
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook26 13398 13430 12
Codnor and Waingroves25 14349 14372 13
Swanwick19 15306 16312 17
Belper South15 18290 17316 16
Duffield11 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate10 21184 19242 20
Crich10 20121 22125 22
Belper North6 22147 21195 21
Alport5 23116 2385 23

Belper East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20254
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
August 20252
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20257
November 20258
October 202512
September 20258
August 20254
July 202514
June 202515
May 20258
April 202510
March 20258
February 202511

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Belper East in January 2026

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

1. Arkwright Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Hunter Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Soar Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Edensor Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Norbury Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leys Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Whitemoor Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Harewood Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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