Amber Valley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 brought unexpected shifts in Amber Valley’s crime profile, with vehicle crime and shoplifting surging despite an overall decline in the area’s crime rate. The local authority district recorded 807 crimes, equating to a rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents—11.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, masks significant variations across crime categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent, accounting for 45.1% of all incidents, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000, 9% above the UK average. This anomaly may be influenced by Amber Valley’s demographic mix, where higher concentrations of younger populations in certain areas could drive such offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply to 80 cases, a 35% reduction compared to the UK average, reflecting improved community engagement or seasonal factors such as fewer public gatherings during the Christmas period. The rise in shoplifting, which increased by 37% to 74 cases, aligns with the Christmas shopping peak, though the area’s retail density may also contribute. Meanwhile, vehicle crime surged by 40%, a stark deviation from the 19% reduction in the UK average for this category. This increase could be attributed to increased holiday travel or vulnerabilities in local parking infrastructure. The month’s dark evenings and empty homes over the holidays may also have created conditions conducive to certain crimes. Overall, Amber Valley’s crime rate reflects a nuanced balance between national trends and local-specific factors, with some categories bucking expectations while others align closely with broader patterns.

December 2025 marked a stark contrast in Amber Valley’s crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 40% to 35 incidents, the highest increase of any category. This rise, from 25 to 35 cases, may be linked to increased holiday travel or unsecured vehicles during the festive season. Shoplifting also climbed by 37%, reaching 74 cases, a 9.2% share of total crimes. This uptick could be attributed to the Christmas shopping peak, though the rate remains slightly above the UK average for this category. Conversely, robbery fell by 50% to six incidents, likely reflecting reduced public spaces and heightened security measures during the holiday period. Violent crime—accounting for 45.1% of all incidents—remained 9% above the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the 35% reduction in anti-social behaviour, which dropped to 80 cases. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal demand and local enforcement efforts, with some categories defying broader national trends.

Amber Valley’s crime rate in December 2025 dropped to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% decrease from the previous month’s 6.4 per 1,000. This continues a downward trend observed in recent months. below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 26 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the month’s typical seasonal patterns. Over the course of December, one crime was reported for every 162 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. While this rate is lower than the UK average, Amber Valley’s demographic and geographic profile may influence these numbers. The area’s mix of urban and rural characteristics, combined with seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during holidays, likely contributes to the relatively stable crime figures. However, specific increases in certain categories, such as vehicle crime, suggest that localised factors may still be at play despite the overall decline.