Crime Rate in Ripley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ripley

The total recorded crimes in Ripley, Amber Valley, UK in January 2026 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripley crime rate of 8.41 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 Ripley, encompassing approximately 13,432 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-7.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ripley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 11
  • Mill Hill Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Ripley?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Ripley reported a higher crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 1,595 crimes compared to 526. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ripley witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Ripley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 1,630 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ripley witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ripley Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Ripley has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 8.41 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Ripley crimes were 1,595. The crime rate of Ripley in 2024 was 118.74 (year) or 9.89 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ripley were around 1,630 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.34 (year) or 10.11 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ripley)CrimesRank (Ripley)CrimesRank (Ripley)
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
Ironville and Riddings30 12607 8694 8
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

Ripley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20255
November 202510
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202516
November 202512
October 202513
September 202511
August 20256
July 202510
June 202515
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 619 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202647
December 202551
November 202562
October 202566
September 202544
August 202549
July 202558
June 202557
May 202575
April 202540
March 202537
February 202533

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20256
November 202513
October 202514
September 202515
August 202520
July 202529
June 202544
May 202545
April 202539
March 202544
February 20258

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 20259
November 202515
October 202516
September 202510
August 202516
July 202512
June 202516
May 20257
April 202522
March 202521
February 202511

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202510
November 20259
October 20258
September 20255
August 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 202512
March 202515
February 20255

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202516
November 202513
October 20258
September 20256
August 20256
July 20259
June 202510
May 202514
April 202515
March 202515
February 202511

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Ripley in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Wellington Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Mill Hill Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. St Pancras Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Wallis Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Johns Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Dannah Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Outram Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
10. Oxford Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Theft from the person1

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