Heanor Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Heanor's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 10.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 33.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, reflects the combination of local factors such as seasonal transitions and the built-up area's characteristics. The top three crime categories were violence and sexual offences (33.6% of total), anti-social behaviour (25.1%), and public order offences (9.3%), each of which significantly exceeded UK averages. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended evenings—likely contributes to increased socialising in public spaces, which may explain the elevated rates of public order and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.6 per 1,000, were 27% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to the area's demographics and the nature of its community interactions. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of burglary (0.8 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) suggest that property-related crimes are not the primary concern in Heanor. The combination of these factors illustrates a community grappling with specific challenges in public safety, particularly during the transitional period between spring and summer. For residents, the data underscores the importance of situational awareness, particularly in areas frequented by young people or during late-night hours.

May 2025 saw a 250% surge in drugs-related offences, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents, a stark contrast to the previous month. Concurrently, 'other crime' rose by 125%, reflecting a significant shift in the types of offences reported. Public order offences also increased by 53.3%, aligning with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. These spikes stand in sharp contrast to declines in burglary, which dropped 77.8% from 9 to 2 incidents, and a 25% reduction in possession of weapons, from 4 to 3 cases. The disproportionate rise in anti-social behaviour—90% above the UK average—suggests heightened tensions or pressures in the area. For residents, the 250% increase in drugs-related crime may indicate a need for greater awareness of local drug activity patterns.

Heanor's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 10.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.9% increase from the previous month's 9.5 rate. This translates to roughly 8 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that, while local-specific, highlights the frequency of incidents within a small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, underscoring the tangible impact on daily life. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Heanor's rate remains higher, though the local context of a built-up area within Amber Valley suggests a mix of urban and rural dynamics that may influence crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime than the national average, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour and violence, which are elevated in this area.