Amber Valley Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amber Valley’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime trends. With 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area recorded a 7.3% lower overall rate than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. However, the composition of crimes tells a different story: violent crime dominated, accounting for 40.3% of total incidents, compared to property crime’s 22.6%. Violence and sexual offences (398 cases) were the most prevalent category, marking a 12% increase over the UK average for this type. Anti-social behaviour (211 cases) and public order offences (104 cases) also exceeded national rates by 14% and 31% respectively. This imbalance may reflect seasonal factors, as June marks the start of summer when outdoor activities and tourism in Amber Valley’s rural and coastal areas increase. The higher incidence of violent crime could be linked to heightened social interactions in public spaces. Conversely, property-related offences such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were lower than UK averages, with shoplifting rates 52% below the national figure. This suggests that Amber Valley’s community policing efforts or local demographics may contribute to reduced property crime, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in Amber Valley’s crime mix, with violent crime maintaining its dominance over property crime. Month-on-month, burglary increased by 85.7% (from 21 to 39 cases), while anti-social behaviour rose by 24.1% (from 170 to 211 cases), potentially reflecting the start of the summer season and increased social activity. Vehicle crime also climbed by 45.8% (from 24 to 35 cases), which may be linked to higher traffic volumes or changes in parking patterns during warmer weather. In contrast, other crime categories experienced notable declines: other crime fell by 38.1% (from 21 to 13 cases), robbery dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 cases), and bicycle theft decreased by the same margin. These reductions could indicate effective local interventions or seasonal factors such as fewer cyclists during summer. Violent crime rates in Amber Valley (3.1 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences) were 12% above the UK average, a disparity that may highlight local challenges in addressing aggression in public spaces. Meanwhile, property crime categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime remained well below national averages, with shoplifting rates 52% lower than the UK figure. Residents may find the decline in robbery and bicycle theft reassuring, though the rise in anti-social behaviour and burglary warrants attention from local authorities.

Amber Valley’s crime rate in June 2024 (7.6 per 1,000) rose 5.0% from the previous month’s 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 33 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 132 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is slightly lower than the UK average when considering Amber Valley’s specific data. This monthly aggregate suggests that while crime remains a concern, the rate is manageable relative to the population. The increase in violent crime compared to the previous month may be linked to the summer season, as warmer weather and longer evenings could contribute to more public interactions and potential conflicts. However, the overall rate remains 7.3% below the UK average, indicating that Amber Valley’s crime profile is still relatively safer than the national context. This comparison underscores the importance of local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, and environmental design—in shaping crime trends, even as broader seasonal patterns influence activity levels.