WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Derbyshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Heage and Ambergate, Amber Valley

Comprehensive safety analysis for Heage and Ambergate, localized within Amber Valley.

Total Crimes

37
trending_up +131.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

40.76per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,809

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences22
Public Order5
Anti-social Behaviour4
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Vehicle Crime1
Weapons Possession1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Bentfield Road Map
Public order: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Ripley Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Bridle Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Downmeadow Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Street Lane Map
Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Canal Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Street Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Eden Bank Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Cottage Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Matlock Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Amber Valley district.

Local Rank

#7safest in Amber Valley

City Average

77.1per 1k

Local Policing

Belper Town

Derbyshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

1. Tackling drug related activity around Belper
2. Tackling off-road motorbikes and surrons around Duffield
3. Parking issues outside Kilburn Primary School, Kilburn

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

1. Increase patrols within the location, both uniformed and plain clothes patrols, build an intelligence picture. Complete stop/searches where grounds are met and execute warrants where appropriate.
2. Increase patrols within the area, build intelligence to identify those involved. Positive action to be taken using our section 59 and section 165 powers. Work alongside our off-road bike team and our drone officers.
3. Increase patrols around the school at the peak times, educate parents and young people around road safety and work with the school and parking enforcement officers, taking positive action where appropriate

Engagement Events

AUG14

Community Catch up

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Community Catch up

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Joys Café, Whitemoor Ln Belper

AUG21

Community Catch up

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Community Catch up

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Ada Belfield, Derwent Street, Belper

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