Crime Rate in South West Parishes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South West Parishes

The total recorded crimes in South West Parishes, Amber Valley, UK in January 2026 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South West Parishes crime rate of 34.63 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 South West Parishes, encompassing approximately 1,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South West Parishes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Memorial Road with total crimes: 6
  • Barrington Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pole'S Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is South West Parishes?

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

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, South West Parishes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 483 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, South West Parishes had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 364 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South West Parishes recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South West Parishes Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the South West Parishes has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 34.63 ranking 11th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total South West Parishes crimes were 483. The crime rate of South West Parishes in 2024 was 477.89 (year) or 39.82 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in South West Parishes were around 364 crimes with yearly crime rate of 360.15 (year) or 30.01 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South West Parishes)CrimesRank (South West Parishes)CrimesRank (South West Parishes)
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
Ripley and Marehay18 16524 10483 11
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

South West Parishes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
November 202519
October 20256
September 20253
August 20256
July 20259
June 20259
May 20257
April 202512
March 202516
February 20256

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20257
November 20251
October 20253
September 20254
August 20259
July 20258
June 20259
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
November 20253
October 20256
September 20251
June 20251
April 20256
February 20253

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202516
November 20257
October 202511
September 202522
August 202512
July 20253
June 202523
May 20259
April 202520
March 202518
February 202531

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
August 202510
July 20259
May 20256
April 202510
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20253

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
October 20256
September 20253
August 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20256

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20253
September 20253
July 20253
June 20253

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20259
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
February 20253

High Crime Locations South West Parishes in January 2026

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

1. Memorial Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Barrington Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. Pole'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Poppyfields Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Burley Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Buckhazels Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
9. Hill Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Samuel Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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