Crime in Ripley (Amber Valley): statistics, rates and trends
2,177 crimes were recorded in Ripley (Amber Valley) in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Ripley (Amber Valley)
- Questions about crime in Ripley (Amber Valley)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (991), anti-social behaviour (258) and public order (214) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 200th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ripley (Amber Valley) | Amber Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,177 | 10,636 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.2 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,741 | 130,451 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ripley (Amber Valley) peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,476 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,098). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,177 | 116.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,369 | 126.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,396 | 127.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,410 | 128.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,348 | 125.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,344 | 125.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,476 | 132.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,247 | 119.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,098 | 111.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded notably more drugs (2.1 times the national rate), public order (71% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (60% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (65% below) and burglary (35% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 105 to 129, while anti-social behaviour fell from 421 to 258 and vehicle crime fell from 51 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 991 | 52.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 258 | 13.8 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Public order | 214 | 11.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 162 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 153 | 8.2 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Drugs | 129 | 6.9 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Other theft | 101 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ripley (Amber Valley); the highest is Alfreton (126.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinsley and Underwood (45.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ripley (Amber Valley) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,630 | 100.5 | -13% |
| Heanor | 2,543 | 109.8 | -6% |
| Belper | 1,058 | 53.4 | -54% |
| Alfreton | 1,195 | 126.4 | +9% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 237 | 45.0 | -61% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -46% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | -39% |
| Eastwood | 1,792 | 91.2 | -22% |
Of the 2 areas within Ripley (Amber Valley), Ripley had the highest crime rate (132.1 per 1,000) and Ripley & Marehay the lowest (80.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | Neighbourhood | 11,515 | 1,521 | 132.1 |
| Ripley & Marehay | Neighbourhood | 5,637 | 451 | 80.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Ripley (Amber Valley) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (345).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 345 |
| On or near High Street | 92 |
| On or near St Pancras Way | 84 |
| On or near Wellington Street | 65 |
| On or near Parking Area | 64 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 53 |
| On or near Mill Hill Close | 45 |
| On or near Hillcrest Drive | 42 |
| On or near Deer Park Lane | 37 |
| On or near Dannah Street | 34 |
Of the 1,919 crimes in Ripley (Amber Valley) with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 258 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 764 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 418 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 223 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 163 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 114 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 110 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Ripley (Amber Valley) has an estimated population of 18,741 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ripley (Amber Valley) average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ripley (Amber Valley) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ripley (Amber Valley) a safe place to live?
Ripley (Amber Valley) recorded 116.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 200th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Ripley (Amber Valley)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 991 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (258).
Is crime in Ripley (Amber Valley) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ripley (Amber Valley) was down 8% on the year before: 2,177 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,369 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ripley (Amber Valley)?
About 18,741 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ripley (Amber Valley)?
Ripley (Amber Valley) is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.