Crime in Ripley (Amber Valley): statistics, rates and trends
2,193 crimes were recorded in Ripley (Amber Valley) in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ripley (Amber Valley) at a glance
- Crime trends in Ripley (Amber Valley)
- Types of crime in Ripley (Amber Valley)
- Ripley (Amber Valley) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ripley (Amber Valley)
- Streets with the most crime in Ripley (Amber Valley)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ripley (Amber Valley)
- Population and deprivation in Ripley (Amber Valley)
- Questions about crime in Ripley (Amber Valley)
- About this data
2,193 crimes were recorded in Ripley (Amber Valley) in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 1,000 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ripley (Amber Valley) has the 195th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ripley (Amber Valley) | Amber Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,193 | 10,619 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.0 | 81.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,741 | 130,451 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ripley (Amber Valley) was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,443 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,146). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 2,193 | 117.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,410 | 128.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,403 | 128.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,399 | 128.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,343 | 125.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,370 | 126.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,443 | 130.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,205 | 117.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,146 | 114.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 219 |
| June 2026 | 181 |
| May 2026 | 165 |
| April 2026 | 216 |
| March 2026 | 212 |
| February 2026 | 148 |
| January 2026 | 152 |
| December 2025 | 176 |
| November 2025 | 203 |
| October 2025 | 196 |
| September 2025 | 148 |
| August 2025 | 177 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ripley (Amber Valley) 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in drugs (+15%) and possession of weapons (+11%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-36%) and anti-social behaviour (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,000 | 53.4 | 1.56 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 272 | 14.5 | 0.95 | -36% |
| Public order | 211 | 11.3 | 1.69 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 165 | 8.8 | 1.30 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 149 | 8.0 | 0.96 | -11% |
| Drugs | 125 | 6.7 | 2.04 | +15% |
| Other theft | 97 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -5% |
| Burglary | 45 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +7% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.1 | 0.99 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.6 | 1.65 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.7 | 0.44 | -36% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.6 | 0.43 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 1,000 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ripley (Amber Valley)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ripley (Amber Valley), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ripley (Amber Valley).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ripley (Amber Valley) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,620 | 99.9 | -15% |
| Heanor | 2,518 | 108.7 | -7% |
| Belper | 1,062 | 53.6 | -54% |
| Alfreton | 1,204 | 127.3 | +9% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 234 | 44.5 | -62% |
| Selston | 407 | 62.6 | -46% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | -38% |
| Eastwood | 1,745 | 88.8 | -24% |
2 areas within Ripley (Amber Valley), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ripley had the highest rate (132.9 per 1,000) and Ripley & Marehay the lowest (81.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | Neighbourhood | 11,515 | 1,530 | 132.9 |
| Ripley & Marehay | Neighbourhood | 5,637 | 460 | 81.6 |
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 Ripley (Amber Valley) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 334 |
| On or near High Street | 95 |
| On or near St Pancras Way | 82 |
| On or near Wellington Street | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 52 |
| On or near Mill Hill Close | 47 |
| On or near Deer Park Lane | 41 |
| On or near Hillcrest Drive | 41 |
| On or near Dannah Street | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ripley (Amber Valley) 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 | 761 | 34.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 410 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 272 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 248 | 11.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 163 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 116 | 5.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 98 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% |
Ripley (Amber Valley) has an estimated population of 18,741. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ripley (Amber Valley) sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ripley (Amber Valley) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.1% |
Is Ripley (Amber Valley) a safe place to live?
Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 117.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Ripley (Amber Valley)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,000 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (272).
Is crime in Ripley (Amber Valley) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ripley (Amber Valley) was down 9% on the year before: 2,193 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,410 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ripley (Amber Valley)?
Ripley (Amber Valley) 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 Ripley (Amber Valley). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.