Crime Rate in Heanor West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heanor West

The total recorded crimes in Heanor West, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heanor West crime rate of 5.41 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 Heanor West, encompassing approximately 15,716 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
Heanor West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • The Meadows with total crimes: 6
  • New Delves Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Heanor West?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Heanor West reported a higher crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 888 crimes compared to 526. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heanor West witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heanor West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 1,062 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Heanor West witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Amber Valley, Heanor West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Heanor West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heanor West has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 5.41 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Heanor West crimes were 888. The crime rate of Heanor West in 2024 was 56.50 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heanor West were around 1,062 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.57 (year) or 5.63 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Duffield13 21156 20254 19
Belper North16 19147 21195 21
Crich8 22121 22125 22
Alport3 23116 2385 23

Heanor West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202524
January 202527
December 202432
November 202438
October 202426
September 202433
August 202424
July 202421
June 202468
May 202428
April 202424

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20249
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202512
January 202516
December 202412
October 202427
September 202412
August 202418
July 202418
June 202442
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 202410

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 20255
December 202414
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Heanor West in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
2. The Meadows (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. New Delves Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Lower Nelson Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Burnt House Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Derby Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Starthe View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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