Belper Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Belper, 5.7 crimes were reported in August 2024 — 30.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 176 residents, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (17%) and anti-social behaviour (10.7%). These patterns may reflect seasonal dynamics, with August’s peak holiday period potentially increasing opportunities for property crime through empty homes and reduced foot traffic in certain areas. Violent crime rates in Belper (2.4 per 1,000) are 11% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively safer environment for residents compared to national trends. However, shoplifting rates are 41% above the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability in retail spaces. This contrast between violent and property crime trends may indicate a combination of local factors, such as the area’s economic profile and community policing efforts. The seasonal context of August — a time of increased tourism and holiday activity — likely contributes to these patterns. Overall, the data illustrates a mixed picture where Belper’s crime profile diverges from the UK average in key categories, offering insights into both strengths and areas for improvement in local safety.

August 2024 saw a dramatic 850% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 19 incidents — the sharpest month-on-month jump in the dataset. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in burglary (from 2 to 4), suggests heightened opportunities for property crime during the summer holidays, possibly linked to empty homes and increased retail foot traffic. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 33.3%, from 18 to 12 incidents, indicating a possible reduction in alcohol-fuelled disputes or improved community engagement efforts. Belper’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 11% below the UK average, a marked contrast to the 41% above-average shoplifting rate. This divergence highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where public safety in violent crime categories appears stronger than in retail theft. Residents might find the 100% increase in possession of weapons (from 1 to 2 incidents) particularly concerning. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour and public order offences are 58% and 21% below UK averages respectively, suggesting effective local strategies in managing disruptive behaviour.

Belper’s crime rate in August 2024 rose by 12.0% compared to July, moving from 5.1 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 4 crimes reported each day — a figure that may feel more tangible for residents than aggregated monthly totals. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 176 residents, a ratio that contextualises risk in terms of personal likelihood rather than abstract statistics. When scaled to the area’s population of 19,732, this means 112 crimes were reported across 19,732 residents, or approximately 0.56% of the population experienced a crime. This relatively low proportion underscores Belper’s position as a safer area compared to the UK average, though the sharp rise in shoplifting and burglary warrants scrutiny. The previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000 suggests a recent upward trend, though it remains well below the UK average. For residents, the 1-in-176 monthly exposure figure provides a concrete reference point for assessing personal risk, while the comparison to national averages highlights both the area’s strengths and specific vulnerabilities in crime prevention.