Belper Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Belper's February 2025 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 37.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the built-up area's lower-than-average crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.1% of all incidents, the highest share among crime categories, yet this rate remains 45% below the UK average. Other crime—encompassing unclassified or less-defined offences—was the second most common category at 16.9%, but its rate of 0.7 per 1,000 was 337% above the UK average, a striking anomaly that may indicate underreporting or specific local factors. Anti-social behaviour, at 12.1% of total crimes, was 48% below the UK average, a pattern that aligns with Belper's relatively stable community environment. The winter month of February, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely contributed to the subdued levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime, which fell by 30% and 33.3% respectively. However, the interplay between seasonal factors and local dynamics—such as the 400% spike in burglary—suggests that crime patterns can shift rapidly, even in areas with historically low rates. These fluctuations underscore the importance of contextual analysis, as Belper's unique character as a built-up area within Amber Valley, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may influence both the types and frequencies of reported crimes.

February 2025 marked a dramatic surge in burglary, with incidents rising 400% from one to five, a change that dwarfs other category shifts. This spike, coupled with a 250% increase in public order offences and a 100% rise in robbery, suggests a notable realignment in local crime dynamics. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime both declined, with shoplifting dropping 30% and vehicle crime falling 33.3%—a trend consistent with the pre-spring lull typical of winter months. The area's violent crime rate remains 45% below the UK average, but 'other crime' incidents—such as those involving anti-social behaviour or unclassified offences—were 337% above the UK benchmark, a disparity that may reflect local enforcement priorities or reporting practices. For residents, the 400% rise in burglary is a stark reminder that property crime can fluctuate rapidly, even in areas with historically low overall rates.

Belper's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 28.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.3 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area 37.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show an average of three crimes reported each day over the 28-day period, a rate that reflects the area's consistently lower-than-average crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 238 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population of 19,732. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains comparatively low. However, the upward trend from January suggests potential shifts in local dynamics, such as seasonal transitions or changes in community activity patterns, that warrant ongoing monitoring.