Crime Rate in Heanor West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heanor West

The total recorded crimes in Heanor West, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heanor West crime rate of 6.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Heanor West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derby Road with total crimes: 12
  • Market Street with total crimes: 9
  • Market Place with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Heanor West has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 6.36 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heanor West)CrimesRank (Heanor West)CrimesRank (Heanor West)
Ripley172 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton105 21,226 21,406 2
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
Duffield19 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate11 22184 19242 20
Crich12 21121 22125 22
Alport6 23116 2385 23

Heanor West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 202522
February 202512
January 202516
December 202412
October 202427
September 202412
August 202418
July 202418
June 202442
May 202412

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20249
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202523
March 202530
February 202524
January 202527
December 202432
November 202438
October 202426
September 202433
August 202424
July 202421
June 202468
May 202428

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202511
February 20252
January 20255
December 202414
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
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 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Derby Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
2. Market Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. New Delves Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. The Meadows (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stainsby Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Northern Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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