Crime Rate in Heage and Ambergate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heage and Ambergate

The total recorded crimes in Heage and Ambergate, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heage and Ambergate crime rate of 14.78 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 Heage and Ambergate, encompassing approximately 1,285 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Heage and Ambergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ripley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ripley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Heage and Ambergate?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Heage and Ambergate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 184 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heage and Ambergate recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heage and Ambergate had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 242 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heage and Ambergate recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heage and Ambergate Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heage and Ambergate has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 14.78 ranking 17th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Heage and Ambergate crimes were 184. The crime rate of Heage and Ambergate in 2024 was 143.16 (year) or 11.93 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heage and Ambergate were around 242 crimes with yearly crime rate of 188.28 (year) or 15.69 (month) ranking 20 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
Belper East14 20189 18295 18
Duffield13 21156 20254 19
Belper North16 19147 21195 21
Crich8 22121 22125 22
Alport3 23116 2385 23

Heage and Ambergate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime 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 crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Heage and Ambergate in March 2025

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

1. Ripley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Ripley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. High Edge Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bridle Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beresford Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Haddon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Midland Terrace (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Moorlands Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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