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 May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ironville and Riddings crime rate of 10.36 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 Ironville and Riddings, encompassing approximately 5,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ironville and Riddings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vicarage Mews with total crimes: 7
  • Greenhill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Parkside Close with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Ironville and Riddings has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 10.36 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ironville and Riddings)CrimesRank (Ironville and Riddings)CrimesRank (Ironville and Riddings)
Ripley172 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton105 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West100 3888 31,062 3
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
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

Ironville and Riddings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202524
March 202519
February 202516
January 202521
December 202421
November 202416
October 202418
September 202423
August 202431
July 202432
June 202432
May 202427

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
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. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ironville and Riddings in May 2025

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

1. Vicarage Mews (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Greenhill Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parkside Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wooton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mason Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Williams Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Cadeby Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Frederick Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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