Crime Rate in Ironville and Riddings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ironville and Riddings

The total recorded crimes in Ironville and Riddings, Amber Valley, UK in January 2026 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ironville and Riddings crime rate of 5.86 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 Ironville and Riddings, encompassing approximately 5,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ironville and Riddings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vicarage Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Elizabeth Park with total crimes: 3
  • Willson Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ironville and Riddings?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Ironville and Riddings reported a higher crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 607 crimes compared to 526. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ironville and Riddings witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Ironville and Riddings experienced a greater number of crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 694 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ironville and Riddings witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ironville and Riddings Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Ironville and Riddings has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 5.86 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Ironville and Riddings crimes were 607. The crime rate of Ironville and Riddings in 2024 was 118.61 (year) or 9.88 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ironville and Riddings were around 694 crimes with yearly crime rate of 135.61 (year) or 11.30 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ironville and Riddings)CrimesRank (Ironville and Riddings)CrimesRank (Ironville and Riddings)
Ripley113 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton89 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West65 5888 31,062 3
Somercotes82 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar73 4824 5958 4
Heanor East38 10666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe39 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse58 6589 9539 9
Wingfield42 7318 15333 15
Belper Central42 8518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay18 16524 10483 11
South West Parishes35 11483 12364 14
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook26 13398 13430 12
Codnor and Waingroves25 14349 14372 13
Swanwick19 15306 16312 17
Belper South15 18290 17316 16
Belper East17 17189 18295 18
Duffield11 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate10 21184 19242 20
Crich10 20121 22125 22
Belper North6 22147 21195 21
Alport5 23116 2385 23

Ironville and Riddings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202520
November 202524
October 202520
September 202528
August 202513
July 202531
June 202533
May 202529
April 202524
March 202519
February 202516

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 20253
October 20256
September 20258
August 20252
July 20255
June 20259
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20256
October 20254
September 20251
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20254
September 202510
August 20252
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
August 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20254
October 20255
September 20258
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
April 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Ironville and Riddings in January 2026

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

1. Vicarage Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Elizabeth Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Willson Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pennine Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Colledge Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. West Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King William Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hibbit Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Greenhill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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