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 February 2026 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripley and Marehay crime rate of 3.92 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ripley and Marehay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel Court with total crimes: 4
  • High Meadow Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)CrimesRank (Ripley and Marehay)
RipleyNA NA1,595 11,630 1
AlfretonNA NA1,226 21,406 2
Heanor WestNA NA888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and AldercarNA NA824 5958 4
SomercotesNA NA869 4934 5
Heanor EastNA NA666 7785 6
Heanor and LoscoeNA NA731 6716 7
Ironville and RiddingsNA NA607 8694 8
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley WoodhouseNA NA589 9539 9
Belper CentralNA NA518 11530 10
Kilburn, Denby and HolbrookNA NA398 13430 12
South West ParishesNA NA483 12364 14
Codnor and WaingrovesNA NA349 14372 13
WingfieldNA NA318 15333 15
Belper SouthNA NA290 17316 16
SwanwickNA NA306 16312 17
Belper EastNA NA189 18295 18
DuffieldNA NA156 20254 19
Heage and AmbergateNA NA184 19242 20
Belper NorthNA NA147 21195 21
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Ripley and Marehay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
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 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20254
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
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 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
November 20256
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20253

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 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

High Crime Locations Ripley and Marehay in February 2026

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

1. Samuel Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. High Meadow Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ivy Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Norman Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Poppyfields (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Rowan Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Highfield Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Maple Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bradgate Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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