Amber Valley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 130,451, 838 crimes in November 2025 equate to 1 reported crime for every 156 residents over the course of the month. This translates to a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 people, placing Amber Valley 12.3% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (44.2% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (10.5%) and public order issues (9.3%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of November, when extended evening darkness and high-street activity around Black Friday shopping may contribute to heightened incidents of violence and disorder. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (3.0% of total crimes) suggests a possible reduction in parking-related offences, potentially linked to fewer commuters or changes in traffic patterns. Conversely, the sharp increase in robbery and other theft categories may reflect the pressures of seasonal consumer activity. The area’s crime picture illustrates a combination of local rhythms and national trends, with Amber Valley maintaining a safer-than-average profile despite notable spikes in certain categories.

November 2025 saw a 140% increase in robbery cases, rising from 5 to 12 incidents—a stark contrast to the 51.9% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from 52 to 25. This shift suggests a reallocation of criminal activity from vehicle-related offences to personal crimes, possibly driven by the timing of Black Friday sales and Bonfire Night events, which may have increased opportunities for theft in crowded retail environments. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 22.8% (from 114 to 88), a drop that may reflect the impact of targeted policing efforts or reduced public gatherings during the month. Violence and sexual offences remain significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence highlights a local challenge in managing interpersonal crime, despite overall rates remaining below the UK average. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates (0.4 per 1,000) were 37% below the UK average, indicating effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in key areas during the month.

Amber Valley’s crime rate in November 2025 (6.4 per 1,000) marked a 4.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but measurable trend towards lower overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 28 crimes per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the local population density and the nature of the district. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 156 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in a densely populated area. When compared to the UK average, Amber Valley’s performance is better, with its rate 12.3% below the national figure. This gap is particularly evident in categories such as anti-social behaviour (34% below UK average) and vehicle crime (50% below), which may be attributable to the district’s mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics. However, the area’s higher-than-average rate of violence and sexual offences suggests that targeted interventions remain necessary in specific neighbourhoods, particularly those with higher concentrations of retail or nightlife activity.