Belper Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Belper's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a combination of localised patterns and national trends, with the area recording a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents — 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This position as a relatively low-crime area is underscored by the dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.5% of all reported crimes, significantly lower than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This category's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 in Belper is 33% below the UK figure, suggesting effective community policing or lower incidence of severe crimes. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, stood at 1.5 per 1,000 — 6% above the UK average — pointing to a specific challenge in managing public order in a built-up area. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely contributes to the prevalence of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the area's overall safety is reinforced by low rates of property crimes, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both below the UK average. The balance between violent and property crimes in Belper contrasts with national trends, where property crimes often dominate. This may reflect the area's characteristics as a smaller, more tightly knit community with potentially stronger social cohesion. The data also highlights the need for targeted interventions in anti-social behaviour, which remains a localised issue despite the area's overall low crime rate.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with other theft, burglary, and other crime categories all doubling compared to April. Other theft, in particular, surged by 250% as seven incidents were reported, a stark contrast to the two incidents in the previous month. This spike may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during longer evenings or specific events in the area. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 31.3%, from 16 to 11 incidents, possibly linked to targeted policing or changes in retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime, though it was 6% above the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000. This suggests a localised challenge in managing public order, tied to the area's built-up nature and community dynamics. Vehicle crime also declined by 25%, aligning with the UK average and reflecting improved parking security or reduced commuter traffic during the month.

Belper's crime rate in May 2025 rose 7.4% from 5.5 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents compared to April, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 117 crimes. When scaled to the population of 19,732, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 169 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Belper's crime levels are relatively low, with fewer than 1% of residents experiencing a crime each month. This contrast with the UK average underscores the area's distinct position in national crime statistics, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to this disparity.