Crime Rate in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane, North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway & Marsh Lane crime rate of 132.25 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 Ridgeway & Marsh Lane, encompassing approximately 98 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Lightwood Road with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ridgeway & Marsh Lane?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Ridgeway & Marsh Lane demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 129 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ridgeway & Marsh Lane recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ridgeway & Marsh Lane had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 153 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ridgeway & Marsh Lane recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Derbyshire, Ridgeway & Marsh Lane has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ridgeway & Marsh Lane has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 132.25 ranking 18th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ridgeway & Marsh Lane crimes were 129. The crime rate of Ridgeway & Marsh Lane in 2024 was 1312.31 (year) or 109.36 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ridgeway & Marsh Lane were around 153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1556.46 (year) or 129.70 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)
Clay Cross North92 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath55 3593 2622 2
North Wingfield Central58 2443 5500 5
Grassmoor41 4447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw36 6508 3505 4
Shirland40 5438 6419 6
Tupton26 9383 7396 7
Clay Cross South28 7320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton20 11322 8367 10
Dronfield North27 8306 11383 9
Sutton20 12318 10250 15
Dronfield South22 10243 12273 12
Killamarsh West16 15219 15277 11
Killamarsh East13 17226 13268 13
Brampton & Walton19 13205 16224 16
Eckington North17 14220 14262 14
Gosforth Valley15 16200 17213 18
Unstone11 22164 18223 17
Wingerworth12 19146 19141 20
Coal Aston12 2084 2396 23
Barlow & Holmesfield12 2194 22120 21
Ashover10 23116 21111 22
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
May 20246

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ridgeway & Marsh Lane in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ridgeway & Marsh Lane postcode area is presented below.

1. White Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Lightwood Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ford Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Ridgeway Moor (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sloade Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sloade Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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