Belper Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Belper’s September 2024 crime statistics reveal 100 reported incidents across a population of 19,732 residents, translating to a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This figure is 33.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s relatively low levels of criminal activity. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16%) and public order offences (15%). These patterns may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up part of Amber Valley, where community policing efforts and local initiatives could contribute to lower rates. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the return of students—may explain fluctuations in certain crime types, though the overall decline in violence and sexual offences (down 21.3% from August) contrasts with the rise in public order issues. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, compared to Belper’s 1.9 per 1,000, a 27% deficit that suggests local factors may be effective in curbing such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 32% below the UK average of 1.2, reflecting community cohesion or proactive local measures. However, public order offences in Belper (0.8 per 1,000) exceed the UK average by 43%, indicating a need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic or events. The low rate of shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.7 may be influenced by local retail strategies or community engagement. These data points illustrate a combination of demographic trends, seasonal dynamics, and local governance, all of which shape Belper’s crime profile in a way that diverges from national averages.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in Belper’s crime mix, with a 52.6% drop in shoplifting (from 19 to 9 incidents) potentially linked to pre-Christmas retail strategies or seasonal retail activity. Conversely, 'other crime' and 'drugs' categories saw 100% increases from zero to 4 and 3 incidents, respectively, though these remain low in absolute terms. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 21.3% compared to August, a trend consistent with the quieter evenings of the month as school and university terms began. Public order offences rose by 50%, a category that includes disturbances likely tied to the influx of students and the start of freshers’ week. The area’s rate for public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) is 43% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge in managing public spaces during transitional periods.

Belper’s crime rate in September 2024 (5.1 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 10.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the local context of a built-up area within Amber Valley, where seasonal transitions often influence crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 197 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. Daily crime activity averaged three crimes per day, a rate that, while consistent with local rhythms, remains lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric helps residents grasp the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The population context further underscores that 100 crimes in a town of nearly 20,000 residents represents a relatively low level of criminal activity, particularly when compared to broader UK trends.