Amber Valley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amber Valley’s overall crime rate in August 2024 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.5% below the UK average of 8.2. This performance underscores a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels, particularly in property-related categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39.1% of all reported crimes, though their rate (2.9 per 1,000) was 8% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 18.0% of total crimes, with its rate (1.4 per 1,000) 3% below the national figure—a discrepancy that may reflect Amber Valley’s relatively stable community dynamics and proactive local policing. Seasonal factors likely influenced August’s crime profile, as the peak holiday period typically sees shifts in criminal activity. While increased tourism can drive shoplifting and public order offences, Amber Valley’s data shows a combination of factors, with some categories like vehicle crime and burglary remaining below UK averages. This suggests that local initiatives—such as community safety partnerships and targeted crime prevention campaigns—may be contributing to the area’s lower-than-expected rates in certain categories.

August 2024 saw a 90% increase in shoplifting, with reported cases rising from 40 to 76. This sharp rise may reflect the influx of holiday shoppers and the timing of seasonal sales events, though the overall rate remains 15% below the UK average for this category. Conversely, robbery fell by 40% compared to July, with incidents dropping from five to three—a reduction that likely reflects improved lighting and security measures in high-risk areas. Public order offences also decreased by 26.2%, from 122 to 90, a trend consistent with the quieter pace of August in Amber Valley’s town centres. Vehicle crime and burglary both remain significantly below UK averages, with vehicle crime at 56% lower than the national rate, potentially due to Amber Valley’s lower density of car parks and increased community surveillance.

Amber Valley's crime rate in August 2024 fell by 5.9% compared to July, dropping from 8.0 to 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as August typically sees lower crime rates in areas with strong tourism infrastructure due to increased police presence and community engagement during peak holiday periods. On a daily basis, 32 crimes were reported each day in August, a figure that contextualises the local rhythm of activity without overemphasising individual incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 134 residents, a statistic that translates to a manageable level of exposure for most households. When scaled against Amber Valley’s population of 130,451, this suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis, though localised hotspots may still require targeted interventions.