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 January 2026 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripley and Marehay crime rate of 1.57 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ripley and Marehay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Derby Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Ripley and Marehay has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)
Ripley113 11,595 11,630 1
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
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 and Marehay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202522
November 202520
October 202518
September 20259
August 202523
July 202518
June 202517
May 202526
April 202513
March 202519
February 202514

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20256
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20253

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 20259
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20254
August 20255
July 20255
June 202515
May 20255
April 202510
March 202510
February 20254

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20255
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Ripley and Marehay in January 2026

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

1. Ash Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Peveril Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Dove Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wichal Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mulberry Mews (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Albert Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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