Crime Rate in Heanor West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heanor West

The total recorded crimes in Heanor West, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heanor West crime rate of 3.69 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Heanor West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stainsby Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Lowlands Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Bircumshaw'S Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Amber Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Heanor West)CrimesRank (Heanor West)CrimesRank (Heanor West)
RipleyNA NA1,595 11,630 1
AlfretonNA NA1,226 21,406 2
Langley Mill and AldercarNA NA824 5958 4
SomercotesNA NA869 4934 5
Heanor EastNA NA666 7785 6
Heanor and LoscoeNA NA731 6716 7
Ironville and RiddingsNA NA607 8694 8
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley WoodhouseNA NA589 9539 9
Belper CentralNA NA518 11530 10
Ripley and MarehayNA NA524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and HolbrookNA NA398 13430 12
South West ParishesNA NA483 12364 14
Codnor and WaingrovesNA NA349 14372 13
WingfieldNA NA318 15333 15
Belper SouthNA NA290 17316 16
SwanwickNA NA306 16312 17
Belper EastNA NA189 18295 18
DuffieldNA NA156 20254 19
Heage and AmbergateNA NA184 19242 20
Belper NorthNA NA147 21195 21
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Heanor West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202610
December 20256
November 20258
October 202517
September 202513
August 202511
July 202528
June 202521
May 202528
April 202520
March 202522
February 202512

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20255
February 20253

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202632
December 202543
November 202532
October 202521
September 202539
August 202527
July 202528
June 202534
May 202532
April 202523
March 202530
February 202524

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20254
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20268
December 20254
November 20255
October 20256
September 20258
August 20256
July 20259
June 20257
May 20257
April 20256
March 202511
February 20252

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 202512
November 20255
October 202515
September 20258
August 20258
July 202510
June 20258
May 202513
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20258
November 20251
October 20253
September 20256
August 202511
July 20254
June 20251
May 20258
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 202517
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20256
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Heanor West in February 2026

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

1. Stainsby Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Lowlands Lea (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
3. Bircumshaw'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thorpe'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Burnt House Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Derby Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Maple Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Gregg Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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