Amber Valley Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amber Valley’s July 2024 crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 4.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a generally lower crime profile than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 40.4% of all reported incidents—a share that exceeded the UK average by 12%. This category’s prominence may be influenced by the area’s mix of urban and semi-rural environments, where densely populated neighbourhoods and transient populations could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, with the latter being 41% above the UK average. These figures could be partially explained by the summer season, which typically sees increased foot traffic, festivals, and outdoor events in Amber Valley. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remained below the UK average, the significant rise in public order offences highlights a need for targeted local strategies to manage crowd-related incidents. The overall crime rate, though lower than the national average, underscores the importance of contextualising local patterns within broader seasonal and geographic factors.

July 2024 saw sharp increases in robbery (+150%), theft from the person (+100%), and other crime (+69.2%) compared to June. These spikes may reflect heightened activity in public spaces during summer festivals and events. Conversely, burglary fell 46.2% (39 → 21), potentially linked to improved security measures or reduced residential presence during the school holidays. Public order offences stood at 0.9 per 1,000, 41% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000—a discrepancy that could be tied to the area’s mix of urban and semi-rural zones, where large gatherings and community events may amplify such incidents. Residents may find the 41% surplus in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for targeted local interventions during peak summer activity.

Amber Valley's crime rate in July 2024 rose 5.2% from 7.6 to 8.0 per 1,000 residents compared to June. This increase aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer months, when tourism peaks and festivals draw larger crowds to the area. Daily crime activity averaged 33 incidents, a figure that contextualises the rate as roughly one reported crime for every 126 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure remains below the UK average, the slight upward trend contrasts with the previous month’s figures. The population-scaled perspective shows that Amber Valley’s crime profile, though lower than the national average, reflects local dynamics such as increased foot traffic in public spaces and events. This context is critical for understanding how temporary spikes in activity may influence crime trends without necessarily indicating long-term shifts.