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 February 2026 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South West Parishes crime rate of 26.71 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
South West Parishes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Hall Farm Court with total crimes: 3
  • Ashbourne 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South West Parishes)CrimesRank (South West Parishes)CrimesRank (South West Parishes)
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
Ripley and MarehayNA NA524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and HolbrookNA NA398 13430 12
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

South West Parishes 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 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
June 20253

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20254
October 20256
September 20253
August 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
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 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
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 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20269
November 20253
October 20256
September 20251
June 20251
April 20256
February 20253

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 February 2026

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Hall Farm Court (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
3. Ashbourne Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Brook Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Bishopthorpe Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Windley Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Parsons Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Samuel Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Bonnie Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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