Crime in Belper: statistics, rates and trends
1,062 crimes were recorded in Belper in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
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1,062 crimes were recorded in Belper in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 496 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Belper has the 1,100th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Belper | Amber Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,062 | 10,619 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 81.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,820 | 130,451 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Belper was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,554 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,062). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,062 | 53.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,171 | 59.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,068 | 53.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,228 | 62.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,096 | 55.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,362 | 68.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,554 | 78.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,335 | 67.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,275 | 64.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Belper over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+12%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 496 | 25.0 | 0.73 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -33% |
| Public order | 103 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 4.2 | 0.62 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 4.2 | 0.51 | -44% |
| Other theft | 69 | 3.5 | 0.54 | -4% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +4% |
| Burglary | 18 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -28% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.7 | 0.20 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Belper
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Belper recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 46.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Belper
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Belper recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Belper
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Belper recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Belper
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Belper recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Belper
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Belper recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Belper
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Belper recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Belper
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Belper recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Belper
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Belper recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Belper
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Belper recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Belper
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Belper recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Belper
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Belper recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Belper
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Belper recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Belper
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Belper recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Belper, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Belper.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Belper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeney | 168 | 33.0 | -38% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,193 | 117.0 | +118% |
| Heanor | 2,518 | 108.7 | +103% |
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,620 | 99.9 | +86% |
| Alfreton | 1,204 | 127.3 | +138% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 234 | 44.5 | -17% |
| Eastwood | 1,745 | 88.8 | +66% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | +36% |
3 areas within Belper, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Belper North had the highest rate (78.5 per 1,000) and Belper East the lowest (34.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belper North | Neighbourhood | 6,768 | 531 | 78.5 |
| Belper South | Neighbourhood | 5,775 | 285 | 49.4 |
| Belper East | Neighbourhood | 9,288 | 316 | 34.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Belper over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 100 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near King Street | 32 |
| On or near Meadow Court | 30 |
| On or near Maple Drive | 24 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 22 |
| On or near Bullfinch Close | 20 |
| On or near Marsh Lane | 20 |
| On or near Alder Road | 19 |
| On or near Market Place | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Belper over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 384 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 272 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 10.6% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
Belper has an estimated population of 19,820. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Belper sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Belper |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Belper a safe place to live?
Belper recorded 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Belper?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Belper going up or down?
Recorded crime in Belper was down 9% on the year before: 1,062 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,171 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Belper?
Belper is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Belper. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.