Amber Valley Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Amber Valley's crime profile in May 2024, accounting for 39.6% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, slightly exceeded the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, though the overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 remained 14.3% below the national average. The seasonal shift into longer evenings and increased socialising in May likely contributed to the prominence of violent crimes, which often peak during periods of heightened public interaction. Anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.9 per 1,000) followed closely, with the latter category showing a striking 43% above UK average performance. This may reflect the area's mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, where public spaces serve as both community hubs and potential hotspots for disorder. Despite these figures, Amber Valley's overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, a position sustained by consistent performance across multiple categories. Property crimes, including criminal damage and arson (0.6 per 1,000), continued to lag behind UK averages, suggesting effective policing strategies in this domain. The data also reveals a notable absence of theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000), a category that is 100% below the UK average, potentially indicating successful community engagement or environmental crime prevention measures. As the area transitions into the summer months, the interplay between seasonal trends and existing crime patterns will be crucial to monitor.

May 2024 saw a 333.3% surge in possession of weapons offences, rising from 3 to 13 cases. This dramatic increase, though still below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, signals a potential shift in local criminal activity patterns. Concurrently, public order offences jumped 37.3% to 114 incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This category's 43% above UK average performance may partly explain the overall rise in crime rates. Conversely, burglary cases fell 32.3% from 31 to 21, continuing a downward trend that has seen this category remain 35% below the UK average. Theft from the person also dropped 40%, aligning with broader declines in property crimes. Shoplifting decreased by 26.2% to 45 incidents, though this remains 53% below the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and targeted policing efforts in Amber Valley.

Amber Valley's crime rate in May 2024 rose 9.6% from 6.6 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents compared to April, marking the first increase in the past six months. This brings the local rate to 14.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a position maintained despite the upward trend. Daily crime statistics show 30 incidents reported each day in May, translating to one crime for every 139 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while relatively low compared to UK averages, highlights the persistent presence of crime in everyday life for Amber Valley residents. The local population of 130,451 means that even small changes in crime rates can have measurable impacts on community perception and safety. While the increase in May is modest, it underscores the need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in categories like public order and possession of weapons, which have shown sharp upward movements.