Crime Rate in Ripley and Marehay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ripley and Marehay

The total recorded crimes in Ripley and Marehay, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripley and Marehay crime rate of 4.44 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 and Marehay, encompassing approximately 11,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Ripley and Marehay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Peveril Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ripley and Marehay?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Ripley and Marehay demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 524 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ripley and Marehay witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Ripley and Marehay had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 483 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ripley and Marehay witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Amber Valley, Ripley and Marehay has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ripley and Marehay Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ripley and Marehay has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.44 ranking 9th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Ripley and Marehay crimes were 524. The crime rate of Ripley and Marehay in 2024 was 45.63 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ripley and Marehay were around 483 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.06 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)
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
Ironville and Riddings53 8607 8694 8
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 and Marehay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 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 (56 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202513
March 202519
February 202514
January 202517
December 202424
November 202420
October 202434
September 202422
August 202414
July 202418
June 202456
May 202418

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 202510
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ripley and Marehay in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Oak Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
3. Peveril Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Slack Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
5. Willow Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Dovedale Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grace Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Emmas Williams Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Birch Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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