Amber Valley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 135 residents in Amber Valley, one crime was reported over the course of October 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk profile compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (42.1% of all reported crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and criminal damage and arson (8.5%). These patterns align with Amber Valley’s character as a mixed urban-rural district where public spaces and community hubs may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors also appear to influence crime trends, with the clocks going back and darker evenings likely contributing to an increase in violent incidents. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Amber Valley (3.1 per 1,000) is 16% higher than the UK average, suggesting local dynamics such as social interactions in public areas or community-specific challenges may play a role. Conversely, shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average, indicating effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in key areas during October. The data also shows a 57% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the UK average, which may reflect Amber Valley’s lower density of car parks or commuter activity. As the month progressed, the combination of shorter daylight hours and Halloween-related activities likely influenced both violent and property crime patterns, though the overall rate remained stable compared to previous months.

October 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and possession of weapons rising by 133.3% (from 9 to 21). These jumps, while small in absolute terms, signal potential emerging trends that warrant local attention. The sharp rise in bicycle theft could be linked to seasonal factors such as increased cycling during darker evenings or Halloween-related activity. Meanwhile, the 16% increase in weapons possession compared to the UK average (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000) may reflect heightened tensions in certain areas, though the small sample size means caution is needed in interpretation. On the other hand, vehicle crime fell by 31.1% (from 45 to 31), aligning with the UK average’s 57% reduction and reflecting fewer daylight hours for opportunistic theft. Public order offences also dropped by 30.7% (from 114 to 79), which may be attributable to local enforcement efforts or seasonal changes in community behaviour. Shoplifting, meanwhile, declined by 29.8% (from 57 to 40), despite remaining 58% below the UK average. This suggests sustained effectiveness in retail security measures, though the absolute decrease could also relate to reduced foot traffic during October. Residents may find the 57% UK-wide reduction in vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it indicates Amber Valley’s performance in this category is better than the national average.

Amber Valley’s crime rate in October 2024 (7.4 per 1,000) remained stable compared to September’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000, showing no significant month-on-month change. This consistency is reflected in the daily crime context, with an average of 31 crimes reported each day—a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the area’s population of 130,451. Over the course of the month, this translated to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 135 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low individual risk faced by Amber Valley’s population. When compared to the UK average, this performance is notable: the area’s overall rate is 8.6% below the national figure, and several categories show marked differences. For instance, the 58% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK average (0.3 vs 0.7 per 1,000) underscores Amber Valley’s effectiveness in addressing retail theft, possibly through targeted policing or community engagement. Conversely, the 16% surplus in violence and sexual offences (3.1 vs 2.7 per 1,000) suggests that local efforts to mitigate violent crime may need to be re-evaluated. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Amber Valley’s crime rate is lower than the UK average, certain categories demand focused attention. These findings provide a nuanced understanding of the area’s safety profile, balancing the stability of the overall rate with the specific challenges posed by particular crime types.