Crime Rate in Langley Mill and Aldercar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Langley Mill and Aldercar

The total recorded crimes in Langley Mill and Aldercar, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Langley Mill and Aldercar crime rate of 13.32 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 Langley Mill and Aldercar, encompassing approximately 5,029 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
Langley Mill and Aldercar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Bailey Brook Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Smith Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Langley Mill and Aldercar?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Langley Mill and Aldercar reported a higher crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 824 crimes compared to 526. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Langley Mill and Aldercar witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Langley Mill and Aldercar experienced a greater number of crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 958 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Langley Mill and Aldercar witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Langley Mill and Aldercar Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Langley Mill and Aldercar has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 13.32 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Langley Mill and Aldercar crimes were 824. The crime rate of Langley Mill and Aldercar in 2024 was 163.85 (year) or 13.65 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Langley Mill and Aldercar were around 958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 190.49 (year) or 15.87 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

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

Langley Mill and Aldercar Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 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 Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 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 (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202525
March 202522
February 202517
January 202532
December 202437
November 202427
October 202432
September 202433
August 202412
July 202438
June 202452
May 202429

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
October 202411
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242
September 202425
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Langley Mill and Aldercar in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Langley Mill and Aldercar postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Bailey Brook Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Smith Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Argyle Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Lovatt Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lime Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Minkley Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dean Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Calvert Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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