Crime Rate in Belper South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belper South

The total recorded crimes in Belper South, Amber Valley, UK in January 2026 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belper South crime rate of 4.04 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Belper South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jubilee Court with total crimes: 2
  • Rowen Court with total crimes: 2
  • Maple Drive 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 January 2026 the Belper South has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Belper South)CrimesRank (Belper South)CrimesRank (Belper South)
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 East17 17189 18295 18
Duffield11 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate10 21184 19242 20
Crich10 20121 22125 22
Belper North6 22147 21195 21
Alport5 23116 2385 23

Belper South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20253
June 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202510
November 202511
October 202515
September 202510
August 202510
July 20259
June 202517
May 202512
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 202514
June 20256
May 20257
April 20259
March 20256
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20261
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 202512

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Belper South in January 2026

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

1. Jubilee Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Rowen Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Maple Drive (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alder Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Kedleston Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Leighton Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Elm Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bullfinch Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bargate Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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