Ripley Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded a crime rate of 12.3 per 1,000 in August 2023, placing it 51.9% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure highlights a significant divergence from national trends, with violent crime dominating the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32% of all reported incidents, far exceeding property crimes, which made up 26.2%. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and public order—collectively accounted for 68.4% of the total, illustrating a pattern where interpersonal and disorder-related incidents are prevalent. Seasonal factors may play a role in this trend: August, as a peak holiday month, often sees increased tourism and the temporary displacement of residents, both of which could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order issues. However, the elevated levels of violent crime—particularly the 48% increase over the UK average for violence and sexual offences—suggest deeper, more persistent challenges. The area’s built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely amplifies interactions that could lead to such incidents. Meanwhile, property crimes, though lower in proportion, still reflect local vulnerabilities, such as the 47% increase in burglary compared to the UK average. This data illustrates an area grappling with complex pressures, where seasonal fluctuations and local demographics intersect to shape the crime profile in ways that demand targeted attention.

August 2023 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with violent crime significantly outpacing property crime. Theft from the person surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, while possession of weapons also doubled, indicating a potential rise in confrontational incidents. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 62.5%, possibly linked to fewer tourists or seasonal retail activity. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 32% of total incidents—contrasts sharply with property crimes, which made up 26.2% of the total. This imbalance is even more pronounced when compared to the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Ripley were 48% higher than the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 3.3 per 1,000, was 129% above the UK average, suggesting a concentrated issue in public spaces. These figures may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district with mixed land use, where social interactions and public spaces could contribute to higher rates of anti-social and violent incidents.

Ripley’s crime rate in August 2023 rose 9.3% from the previous month’s 11.3 per 1,000 to 12.3 per 1,000, reflecting a continued upward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately seven crimes reported each day in August, a figure that highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 81 residents over the course of the month, underscoring the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. The population context is crucial here: with 18,255 residents, the area’s crime rate is higher than the UK average, but the monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. This rate, while not extreme, suggests that local factors—such as seasonal activity or local demographics—may be contributing to the elevated figures compared to the broader UK context.