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 May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway & Marsh Lane crime rate of 101.73 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ridgeway Moor with total crimes: 2
  • Bramley Road with total crimes: 1
  • School Lane 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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • 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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Ridgeway & Marsh Lane has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 101.73 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ridgeway & Marsh Lane)CrimesRank (Ridgeway & Marsh Lane)CrimesRank (Ridgeway & Marsh Lane)
Clay Cross North82 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath36 6593 2622 2
Sutton48 2318 10250 15
Grassmoor29 11447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw40 4508 3505 4
Tupton42 3383 7396 7
North Wingfield Central38 5443 5500 5
Shirland31 9438 6419 6
Killamarsh West35 7219 15277 11
Clay Cross South30 10320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton28 12322 8367 10
Dronfield North35 8306 11383 9
Dronfield South19 17243 12273 12
Killamarsh East15 18226 13268 13
Gosforth Valley25 13200 17213 18
Eckington North22 15220 14262 14
Brampton & Walton23 14205 16224 16
Unstone20 16164 18223 17
Wingerworth11 20146 19141 20
Barlow & Holmesfield12 1994 22120 21
Ashover7 22116 21111 22
Coal Aston7 2384 2396 23
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Ridgeway & Marsh Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
May 20246

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

High Crime Locations Ridgeway & Marsh Lane in May 2025

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

1. Ridgeway Moor (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Bramley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ridgeway Moor (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Lightwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. White Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Phoenix Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wellfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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