Amber Valley Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amber Valley's April 2024 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents places it 14.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.2% of all recorded incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and public order offences (9.7%). This pattern aligns with seasonal dynamics, as April's Easter holidays and spring weather typically increase outdoor activity and foot traffic in public spaces. The area's lower-than-average violent crime rate—2.5 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000—suggests effective community policing or environmental factors that deter aggression. However, public order offences in Amber Valley (0.6 per 1,000) exceed the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) by 13%, possibly reflecting the influence of local events or nightlife activity in specific districts. Anti-social behaviour remains lower than the UK average (10% below), which may indicate strong community engagement or targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The overall crime profile for Amber Valley reflects a balance between urban and rural characteristics, with lower rates of property crime compared to the UK average but higher rates of public order incidents, consistent with a mixed demographic profile.

April 2024 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in robbery, which surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases). This spike, though still a small absolute number, highlights a sudden shift in crime dynamics that may be linked to increased foot traffic during Easter or temporary vulnerabilities in public spaces. Concurrently, other crime and burglary both rose sharply: other crime increased by 77.8% (9 to 16 cases) and burglary by 72.2% (18 to 31 cases), suggesting potential gaps in security measures or targeted criminal activity. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped by 29% (31 to 22 cases), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in car usage or improved anti-theft measures. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime category, remained 10% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributable to Amber Valley's community-focused policing strategies. The area's violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) was 2% below the UK average, but public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) were 13% above the national figure, illustrating a combination of local enforcement and environmental factors. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring specific crime types to address emerging risks effectively.

Amber Valley's crime rate in April 2024 (6.6 per 1,000) represents a 5.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.0 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 29 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but must be interpreted cautiously given the lack of a national benchmark for this metric. This 1-in-152 ratio suggests a relatively safe environment compared to the UK's broader context, though specific crime types such as public order offences and burglary demonstrate areas where local rates diverge from national trends. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Amber Valley's lower violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) is a notable strength, but the higher public order incident rate (0.6 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) indicates a need for targeted interventions in specific areas. These comparisons reinforce the value of monthly tracking to identify both improvements and persistent challenges in crime prevention.