Crime Rate in Belper South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper South

The total recorded crimes in Belper South, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper South crime rate of 7.01 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 South, encompassing approximately 3,708 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Belper South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alder Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bullfinch Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Belper South?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Belper South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 290 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Belper South recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Belper South had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 316 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belper South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Belper South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Belper South has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 7.01 ranking 15th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Belper South crimes were 290. The crime rate of Belper South in 2024 was 78.19 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belper South were around 316 crimes with yearly crime rate of 85.20 (year) or 7.10 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belper South)CrimesRank (Belper South)CrimesRank (Belper South)
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
Belper Central59 5518 11530 10
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
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255
January 20252
December 202411
November 202412
October 202419
September 202411
August 202417
July 20248
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20256
February 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 202512
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Belper South in May 2025

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

1. Alder Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bullfinch Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Brook Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Jubilee Court (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Makeney Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kedleston Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thornhill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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