Amber Valley Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Amber Valley's crime rate in February 2023 was 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.8% above the UK average of 6.9. This deviation from the national trend is most pronounced in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which both exceed UK averages by substantial margins. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.4% of all crimes, compared to the UK average of 14%, while anti-social behaviour made up 20.6% of incidents, 75% above the UK rate. These figures suggest a localised concentration of issues that may be influenced by the area's social dynamics, such as the presence of public spaces or community interactions that could contribute to higher rates of disorder. Public order offences also stood at 58% above the UK average, linked to the winter season and reduced outdoor activity, which may alter patterns of behaviour in public areas. While shoplifting and other theft categories were below UK averages, the overall profile indicates that Amber Valley's crime profile is characterised by a higher incidence of violent and disorderly incidents compared to the national picture. This contrast with the UK average may reflect local factors such as population density, socioeconomic conditions, or policing strategies that shape the area's unique crime profile. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may further amplify patterns of indoor social interactions or reduce opportunities for certain types of crime, though the data shows the opposite for violent and anti-social incidents. This suggests that the area's crime profile is not solely driven by seasonal factors but may also reflect deeper structural or demographic influences.

February 2023 saw a notable shift in crime composition, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34.4% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 14%. Anti-social behaviour, at 20.6% of total crimes, was 75% above the national rate, underscoring a persistent local challenge. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft categories were below UK averages, with shoplifting 9% lower and other theft 43% lower. This contrast may reflect Amber Valley's specific retail environment or community policing efforts. The month-on-month change for violent crime remained stable, but anti-social behaviour saw a slight increase, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull and reduced outdoor activity. Residents might find the lower-than-average rates for theft from the person—100% below the UK average—particularly relevant for personal safety considerations.

Amber Valley's crime rate in February 2023 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 18.8% above the UK average of 6.9. This disparity is particularly evident in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which both exceed national averages by significant margins. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 38 crimes per day, highlighting the persistent nature of local incidents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 122 residents over the course of the month. While this metric provides a snapshot of monthly exposure, it does not capture the frequency of daily events, which may be influenced by local patterns such as the concentration of public spaces or community interactions. The population context further illustrates that Amber Valley's crime profile, though higher than the UK average, is distributed across its 130,451 residents in a manner that may reflect local demographics or geographic factors.