Amber Valley Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amber Valley’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 8.0 per 1,000, 4.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, conceals a complex mix of trends, with violent crimes forming the largest share of reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.4% of total crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This outlier category, which includes 419 incidents, may partly explain the overall rate’s deviation from the UK norm. The summer season, marked by festivals and extended daylight hours, likely contributed to increased public interactions and associated risks. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.6 per 1,000, and public order offences, at 0.9 per 1,000, also exceeded UK averages by 10% and 41%, respectively, reflecting the challenges of managing crowds and ensuring public safety during peak tourist periods. In contrast, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were 56% and 57% below UK averages, suggesting that Amber Valley’s approach to retail security and transport infrastructure may be more effective. These patterns align with the area’s characteristics as a mixed-use district with significant public spaces and seasonal events that attract both residents and visitors.

July 2024 saw a 150% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 5, marking a stark contrast to the UK average rate of 0.1 per 1,000. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in theft from the person (from 0 to 5), underscores a shift in violent crime trends. Conversely, burglary rates dropped by 46.2% (from 39 to 21), aligning with a broader decline in property crimes. The breakdown reveals that anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 10% and 41% above UK averages, respectively, suggesting heightened tensions in community spaces. Shoplifting and vehicle crime were 56% and 57% below UK averages, potentially reflecting effective local enforcement or reduced opportunities in retail and transport sectors. These fluctuations highlight the importance of targeted interventions, such as increased police presence during festivals, to address rising violent crime while maintaining progress on property-related offences.

Amber Valley's crime rate in July 2024 rose by 5.2% compared to June, reflecting a shift in criminal activity patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents — a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. Daily crime figures show an average of 33 crimes per day, a statistic that captures the rhythm of activity in a populated district. This rate is 4.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting Amber Valley’s relative safety compared to the national picture. The population-scaled perspective reveals that 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents equates to approximately 105 reported incidents across the district’s 130,451 people. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests a dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and local conditions. For example, the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences may partly explain the shift, as summer festivals and extended daylight hours could contribute to altered patterns of interaction in public spaces.