Amber Valley Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amber Valley's January 2024 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 10.8% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.4, positioning it as one of the safer areas in the country. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43% of all incidents, a figure significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This imbalance between violent and property crimes suggests a distinct local dynamic, possibly influenced by Amber Valley's character as a mixed urban-rural district with a moderate population density. While property-related offences such as burglary and shoplifting were relatively low—12 and 67 incidents respectively—anti-social behaviour (111 incidents) and criminal damage (80 incidents) formed the second and third most common crime types, reflecting community-level tensions that are common in areas undergoing regeneration or with transient populations. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns: January's reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may have dampened property crime but left violent incidents unimpeded, particularly in public spaces. The data also reveals a curious anomaly: while shoplifting was 12% below the UK average, theft from the person rose sharply by 100% month-on-month, indicating a shift in criminal focus that may be linked to post-holiday economic pressures or changes in policing priorities. This contrast between categories highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, where factors such as community engagement, local policing strategies, and even weather patterns can influence the types of offences that dominate in a given month.

January 2024 saw a sharp 100% increase in theft from the person, with three incidents reported after none in December. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential vulnerability in personal safety during the post-holiday period. Meanwhile, burglary rates dropped by 55.6%, from 27 to 12 incidents, possibly reflecting reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours typical of January. The crime mix also shifted notably: violent crimes accounted for 43% of all incidents, significantly above the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This contrast with the 12% UK deficit in shoplifting, where Amber Valley's rate was 0.5 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.6. Residents might find the 7.8% share of shoplifting in total crimes noteworthy, as it suggests retail areas remain a focal point for property-related offences despite the overall decline in burglary. The 57.1% rise in 'other crime' (from 14 to 22 incidents) also warrants attention, though the category's ambiguity makes it difficult to pinpoint specific causes.

Amber Valley's crime rate in January 2024 remained stable compared to December 2023, with a 2.0% increase from 6.5 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This suggests little change in the local crime profile over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 28 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents within a typical working week. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 151 residents across the 31-day period, illustrating the frequency of incidents in a way that aligns with population density and local demographics. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the stability in Amber Valley's figures contrasts with the national trend of fluctuating crime rates, particularly in urban centres where seasonal variations often impact property-related offences more acutely. The consistent crime rate also indicates that local factors—such as community policing efforts or environmental conditions—are likely maintaining a baseline level of activity.