Amber Valley Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Amber Valley's crime profile in May 2023, accounting for 35.3% of all reported crimes. At 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the local authority district's overall rate is 3.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This category alone is 4% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in addressing violent crime. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, contributing 23.7% of incidents, with rates 50% higher than the UK average. Public order offences and criminal damage also exceed national benchmarks, suggesting a combination of community dynamics and enforcement patterns. May's extended evenings and bank holidays may partly explain the seasonal uptick in outdoor socialising, which could contribute to higher rates of public order issues and violence. The area's mix of urban and rural characteristics, combined with its status as a commuter hub, likely influences crime patterns, though the exact balance of these factors remains unclear. Theft-related categories such as vehicle crime and shoplifting are significantly below UK averages, indicating effective local measures in these areas. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, while highlighting areas of relative success in reducing property-related offences.

May 2023 saw a stark increase in robbery, with reported cases doubling from 3 to 6 (+100%). This jump, coupled with a 66.7% rise in theft from the person (3 to 5), signals a concerning shift in violent crime trends. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 50%, from 58 to 29, potentially reflecting improved security measures or seasonal changes in vehicle usage. Anti-social behaviour remains a significant concern, with rates 50% above the UK average. This category's dominance—accounting for 23.7% of all crimes—suggests a need for community-focused strategies to address underlying social tensions. Other theft categories like shoplifting (down 14.7%) and vehicle crime (down 50%) show marked declines. The 3.8% overall rate increase from April's 8.1 to May's 8.3 underscores the urgency of addressing rising violent crime. Residents may find the 35 daily crime figure (1080 total crimes over 31 days) particularly relevant, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively short timeframe.

Amber Valley's crime rate in May 2023 rose 2.5% from April's 8.1 to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a modest but notable increase. This brings the monthly exposure to 1 crime per 121 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact on local communities. Daily crime statistics reveal 35 reported incidents per day, a pace that would translate to approximately 11 crimes per day if sustained over a 30-day period. While this rate is not exceptionally high compared to UK averages, the specific patterns—particularly the surge in violence and anti-social behaviour—distinguish Amber Valley's profile. The local authority's population of 130,451 means that each resident faces a 0.083% chance of being a crime victim in any given month, a statistic that, while low, highlights the concentrated nature of certain offence types. The contrast between Amber Valley's violent crime trends and its significantly lower vehicle crime rates (56% below UK average) illustrates the need for tailored approaches to different crime categories. These figures, when viewed alongside the seasonal context of May's longer evenings and increased social activity, suggest that environmental and temporal factors play a role in shaping the local crime profile.