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 July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heage and Ambergate crime rate of 14.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Heage and Ambergate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shop Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Street Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Bridle Lane 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Heage and Ambergate has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 14.00 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heage and Ambergate)CrimesRank (Heage and Ambergate)CrimesRank (Heage and Ambergate)
Ripley143 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton101 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West93 4888 31,062 3
Somercotes100 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar58 6824 5958 4
Ironville and Riddings60 5607 8694 8
Heanor East45 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 7589 9539 9
Belper Central51 8518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay46 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook30 17398 13430 12
South West Parishes38 12483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves36 13349 14372 13
Wingfield36 14318 15333 15
Swanwick35 15306 16312 17
Belper South34 16290 17316 16
Belper East22 18189 18295 18
Duffield17 20156 20254 19
Belper North15 21147 21195 21
Crich14 22121 22125 22
Alport10 23116 2385 23

Heage and Ambergate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 202512
February 202511
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20253
August 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 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 July 2025

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

1. Shop Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Street Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Bridle Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Park Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ripley Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Brook Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Downmeadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chesterfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ripley Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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