Belper Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Belper’s February 2026 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places it 32.8% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of a trend seen in recent months, though the rate has risen slightly from 4.0 per 1,000 in January. The most prevalent crime category remains violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.8% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 9% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s lower population density and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. Other theft (10.7% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (9.5%) follow, with the latter’s rate at 0.4 per 1,000 — 56% below the UK average. These figures align with Belper’s seasonal context as a winter month, where reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may contribute to lower levels of public order and vehicle-related offences. However, the dominance of violent crime highlights the need for ongoing focus on community safety initiatives, particularly in areas with higher concentrations of residential properties. The overall rate, while lower than the national average, suggests that local factors — such as socioeconomic conditions or policing strategies — may play a role in shaping Belper’s unique crime profile.

February 2026 saw a sharp 150% increase in 'Other crime' compared to January, with the category rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, underscores a shift in the crime mix, as 'Other crime' now accounts for 6.0% of total incidents — 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Concurrently, 'Drugs' offences doubled from 0 to 1, marking a 100% increase and placing this category 57% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 100%, from 4 to 8 incidents.4 per 1,000 remains 56% below the UK average. These changes contrast with declines in 'Public order' offences, which fell by 25% (from 8 to 6), and 'Other theft', which dropped by 18.2% (from 11 to 9). The latter’s rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 19% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in retail crime prevention despite the overall downward trend. Residents may find the 100% increase in 'Other crime' particularly noteworthy, as this category often includes offences such as fraud or cybercrime, which may be less visible but increasingly relevant in a digitally connected community.

Belper’s crime rate in February 2026 rose by 7.8% compared to January, moving from 4.0 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, translates to an average of 3 crimes reported per day in the built-up area — a figure that, while low, reflects the local context of a smaller, more tightly knit community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many urban areas but comparable to other rural or semi-rural regions in the UK. With a population of 19,732, Belper’s crime statistics must be interpreted within the scale of its demographic profile: a community where each incident has a more pronounced local impact. The 32.8% gap between Belper’s rate and the UK average (6.4 per 1,000) suggests that factors such as lower population density, limited commercial activity, or effective local policing may contribute to its relatively low crime levels. However, the 7.8% increase from January indicates that seasonal transitions — such as the end of winter and the approach of spring — may be influencing crime patterns, through changes in outdoor activity or social interactions.