Crime Rate in Ripley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ripley

The total recorded crimes in Ripley, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripley crime rate of 12.80 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
Ripley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • High Street with total crimes: 21
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 14

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 May 2025 the Ripley has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 12.80 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ripley)CrimesRank (Ripley)CrimesRank (Ripley)
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
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

Ripley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 750 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202540
March 202537
February 202533
January 202556
December 202451
November 202465
October 202453
September 202448
August 202474
July 202465
June 202494
May 202459

A total of 196 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202522
March 202521
February 202511
January 202512
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 202419
August 202416
July 202419
June 202428
May 202419

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20247
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202539
March 202544
February 20258
January 202523
December 202418
October 202420
September 202421
August 202421
July 202435
June 202448
May 202427

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 202515
February 20255
January 20259
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202515
February 202511
January 202517
December 202416
November 20249
October 20249
September 20246
August 202413
July 202414
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ripley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. High Street (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Oxford Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. St Pancras Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Deer Park Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Burrows Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Mill Hill Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Outram Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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