Belper Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Belper during January 2025 reveals a distinct mix of offences that diverges from the UK average in notable ways. Violence and sexual offences constituted the largest single category, accounting for 46.2% of all reported crimes, a share that is 40% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This suggests that while violent crime is a significant concern locally, it remains comparatively contained. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence, represented 16.9% of total crimes, again below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. The presence of shoplifting as the third most frequent category (15.4% of total crimes) points to retail environments as a focal point for property-related offences, though this rate is 19% lower than the UK average. The overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 is 53.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect Belper’s character as a relatively small, built-up area within Amber Valley. Seasonal factors likely play a role in shaping these patterns: January’s post-holiday context, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours may have limited opportunities for crimes typically linked to consumer activity, such as theft from the person or vehicle crime. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests that local dynamics—such as community tensions, alcohol-related incidents, or specific social challenges—may contribute to this category’s dominance. The lower incidence of property crimes compared to the UK average could indicate effective local policing, robust community engagement, or environmental factors that deter burglary and vehicle crime, though these hypotheses remain speculative without further data. Overall, Belper’s crime mix illustrates a balance between persistent local challenges and a generally safer environment than the national average.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was the 83.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 6 to 11 incidents. This jump, though still below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, suggests potential pressure points in the community that may require closer attention. Conversely, public order offences fell by 60.0% (from 5 to 2), and other thefts dropped by 50.0% (from 8 to 4), indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes linked to holiday-related activity. The balance of crime types in Belper contrasts with the UK profile: while violent crimes (46.2% of total) are significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.5 per 1,000), property crimes remain low. Shoplifting—a crime often tied to retail environments—accounted for 15.4% of total incidents, a figure 19% below the UK average. For residents, this suggests that local businesses may benefit from lower theft risks compared to national trends, though the rise in anti-social behaviour highlights areas for community engagement.

Belper's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 16.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively stable security environment. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 304 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in Belper compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 19,732, this means that the vast majority of residents (approximately 96.8%) did not experience a crime in January. This perspective highlights the area’s resilience to criminal activity, particularly in the context of a post-holiday period that often sees spikes in theft or disorder in other regions. The drop in public order offences and other thefts further reinforces the idea that Belper’s community and environmental factors—such as well-lit public spaces or active local policing—may contribute to this trend.