Crime Rate in Belper North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper North

The total recorded crimes in Belper North, Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper North crime rate of 6.18 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 North, encompassing approximately 2,428 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Belper North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 2
  • Farnah Green Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Belper North?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Belper North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 147 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Belper North recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Belper North had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 195 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belper North recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Belper North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Belper North has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 6.18 ranking 21th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Belper North crimes were 147. The crime rate of Belper North in 2024 was 60.54 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belper North were around 195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.30 (year) or 6.69 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belper North)CrimesRank (Belper North)CrimesRank (Belper North)
Ripley143 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton101 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West93 4888 31,062 3
Somercotes100 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar58 6824 5958 4
Ironville and Riddings60 5607 8694 8
Heanor East45 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 7589 9539 9
Belper Central51 8518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay46 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook30 17398 13430 12
South West Parishes38 12483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves36 13349 14372 13
Wingfield36 14318 15333 15
Swanwick35 15306 16312 17
Belper South34 16290 17316 16
Belper East22 18189 18295 18
Duffield17 20156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate18 19184 19242 20
Crich14 22121 22125 22
Alport10 23116 2385 23

Belper North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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 North in July 2025

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

1. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Mill Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Farnah Green Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Triangle (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Jesses Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bridge Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Lodge Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Acorn Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Swinney Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stoneyfield Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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