Amber Valley Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Amber Valley, 7.4 crimes were reported in October 2023, placing the area 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 31 crimes across the district, with the most significant threat coming from violence and sexual offences (40.4% of all crimes). The area's crime profile reflects a mix of urban and rural dynamics, with higher-than-average rates of violence and public order offences likely linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween events. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern (16.1% of total crimes), sits 6% below the UK average, suggesting community efforts may be mitigating some local tensions. Property crimes, though lower overall, show a distinct pattern: shoplifting and burglary are below the UK average, which may reflect a combination of local retail practices and effective policing in high-risk areas. The seasonal context of October—when clocks go back and evenings darken—likely amplifies risks associated with outdoor spaces, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or nightlife activity. However, the absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or theft from the person (both below UK averages) suggests that Amber Valley's infrastructure or community awareness may be providing some level of deterrence. This per-capita perspective underscores that while Amber Valley is not immune to crime, its profile differs from the national average in ways that could inform targeted local initiatives.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in specific crime types, with theft from the person rising by 250% (from 2 to 7 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling (from 1 to 3). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, highlight potential vulnerabilities in public spaces or security measures around personal property. Conversely, robbery dropped by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), a significant decrease that may reflect heightened police presence or improved community reporting mechanisms. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.4% of all crimes, remained 11% above the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), a disparity that could be linked to Amber Valley's mix of urban centres and suburban areas where such crimes are more concentrated. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell by 18.3% (from 191 to 156), due to seasonal changes in social activity or increased enforcement during October. Vehicle crime and shoplifting were both 62% and 31% below UK averages, respectively, which may indicate that Amber Valley's lower population density or effective local strategies are reducing opportunities for such crimes. These shifts in the crime mix suggest that while some areas of the district are seeing improvements, others—particularly those with higher concentrations of nightlife or public spaces—require sustained attention.

Amber Valley's crime rate in October 2023 (7.4 per 1,000) rose by 2.8% compared to September's 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 31 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the ongoing need for vigilance in communities with higher foot traffic or nightlife activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is broadly in line with other UK districts of similar size. This statistic provides a tangible frame of reference for residents: the chance of being directly involved in a crime over October was about 0.75%, which is lower than the UK average but not significantly so. The slight increase from the previous month may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings following the clocks going back and the potential for increased social gatherings around Halloween. However, the overall rate remains firmly below the UK average, suggesting that Amber Valley's local initiatives—whether through policing, community engagement, or infrastructure—may be contributing to a more stable crime environment compared to national trends.