Belper Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Belper’s June 2024 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents stands 41.5% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently lower risk of crime compared to national trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.2% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.5%) and public order offences (12.8%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues, which may be influenced by the area’s built-up character and local social dynamics. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—could contribute to the rise in public order offences. Belper’s violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or strong social cohesion. While property crimes accounted for 23.4% of incidents, their relatively low frequency underscores the area’s safety profile. The contrast with the UK’s higher rates of vehicle crime and burglary highlights Belper’s distinct priorities in crime prevention. As summer progresses, continued monitoring of public order trends will be critical to maintaining this safety advantage.

June 2024 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 4 to 12 cases, a stark shift that may reflect heightened activity during the summer months. Vehicle crime also doubled, with 2 cases in May growing to 4, potentially linked to increased traffic or seasonal events. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage and arson both decreased—burglary dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1) and criminal damage fell by 20% (from 5 to 4). These fluctuations contrast with the UK averages, where Belper’s rates for violence and sexual offences (36.2% of total crimes) remain 38% below the national average. For residents, the 1-in-210 monthly exposure to crime offers a tangible measure of risk, even as the area’s overall safety continues to outperform national benchmarks.

Belper’s crime rate in June 2024 rose by 51.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.1 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates 41.5% below the national figure. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of Belper’s size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 210 residents, a statistic that provides context for the monthly exposure to crime. This rate, though higher than May, still places Belper well below the UK average when considering the broader demographic and geographic factors influencing crime patterns in the region. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the rise, the overall risk remains relatively low for residents.