Crime Rate in Duffield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duffield

The total recorded crimes in Duffield, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duffield crime rate of 5.87 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 Duffield, encompassing approximately 2,213 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Duffield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flaxholme Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Ferrers Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Burley Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Duffield?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Duffield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 156 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Duffield recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Duffield had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 254 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Duffield recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Duffield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Duffield has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 21th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Duffield crimes were 156. The crime rate of Duffield in 2024 was 70.49 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Duffield were around 254 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.77 (year) or 9.56 (month) ranking 19 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
Belper East14 20189 18295 18
Belper North16 19147 21195 21
Crich8 22121 22125 22
Alport3 23116 2385 23

Duffield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 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 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Duffield in March 2025

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

1. Flaxholme Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Ferrers Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Burley Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Oak Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Marsden Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lord Scarsdale Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Vale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castle Orchard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crown Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Fisher Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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