Amber Valley Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Amber Valley's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.6% below the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the area's character as a mixed rural-urban district, where crime patterns often reflect seasonal rhythms and local demographics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44% of all reported crimes (350 incidents), a figure 11% above the UK average. This may be influenced by Amber Valley's proximity to larger urban centres, where such offences are more commonly reported. Shoplifting (9.2%) and anti-social behaviour (9.2%) followed closely, though anti-social behaviour was 34% below the UK average, potentially reflecting lower public gatherings during January. The stability in the overall rate suggests a resilient local policing framework, though the increase in burglary and 'other crime' categories indicates areas requiring targeted intervention. Seasonal factors, such as post-holiday activity and reduced daylight, likely contributed to shifts in specific crime types. The area's mix of urban and rural environments may also explain the relatively low rate of vehicle crime, which fell by 37.1% compared to December, due to fewer outdoor activities during colder weather. These patterns underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within both geographic and temporal variables.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with burglary increasing by 59.1% (22 → 35), a rise that may reflect seasonal patterns such as post-holiday house movements or reduced surveillance during shorter days. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 37.1% (35 → 22), potentially linked to fewer outdoor activities and reduced traffic during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour, which was 34% below the UK average, decreased by 19.1% (68 → 55), suggesting a possible reduction in public gatherings during January. Meanwhile, 'other crime' rose by 57.1% (14 → 22), a category that includes diverse offences and may indicate underreported or evolving criminal activity. These changes highlight the need to monitor specific categories, such as burglary, which now exceeds the UK average by 7% (0.3 per 1,000). The area's proximity to larger urban centres may also explain the 11% above UK average rate for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000).

Amber Valley's crime rate in January 2026 remained stable compared to December 2025, declining slightly by -1.6% from 6.2 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This minimal fluctuation suggests a consistent baseline in overall safety, though localized patterns reveal more nuanced shifts. On a daily basis, 26 crimes were reported across the 31 days, equating to roughly one reported crime for every 164 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure contextualises the rate as relatively low compared to the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. The population context further highlights that Amber Valley's 130,451 residents experienced a crime rate 7.6% below the UK average, a difference that, while modest, may partly reflect the area's mix of urban and rural characteristics. This stability contrasts with some crime types showing marked changes, which are explored in the highlights section.