Crime Rate in Duffield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Duffield

The total recorded crimes in Duffield, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Duffield crime rate of 8.58 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Duffield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Vale with total crimes: 3
  • Ecclesbourne Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Town Street with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Amber Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Duffield has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 8.58 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Duffield)CrimesRank (Duffield)CrimesRank (Duffield)
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
Belper South26 15290 17316 16
Swanwick20 18306 16312 17
Belper North21 17147 21195 21
Belper East15 20189 18295 18
Heage and Ambergate11 22184 19242 20
Crich12 21121 22125 22
Alport6 23116 2385 23

Duffield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20243

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
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. 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Meadow Vale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Ecclesbourne Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Town Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Granville Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Ash Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Ecclesbourne Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. New Zealand Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ferrers Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nether Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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