What is the crime rate in Amber Valley? 72 crimes per 1,000 residents
Amber Valley had 9,050 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 72 per 1,000 residents and High for England and Wales. Crime rose 0.4% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 9,050
- Compared with England and Wales
- High
- On the previous 12 months
- +0.4%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in Amber ValleyWhat are the most common crimes in Amber Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Amber Valley, with 4,602 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (36 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 1 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 per 1,000 |
| Public orderAbove England and Wales | 7.7 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.3 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 5.1 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 4.5 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 2.8 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 2.8 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 2.3 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.9 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.8 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.4 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Amber Valley?
Crime rose 0.4% on the previous 12 months. 9,050 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 9,010 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of Amber Valley has the lowest crime rate?
Horsley Woodhouse CP has the lowest crime rate of the 20 areas of Amber Valley, at 22 crimes per 1,000 residents. Aldercar and Langley Mill CP has the highest, at 124. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsley Woodhouse CPVery Low | 22 | Very Low | £239,260 |
| Dethick, Lea and Holloway CPVery Low | 23 | Very Low | £492,500 |
| DuffieldVery Low | 28 | Very Low | £474,105 |
| Crich CPLow | 31 | Low | £398,229 |
| Denby CPLow | 31 | Low | £266,192 |
| Swanwick CPLow | 35 | Low | £252,033 |
| Holbrook CPLow | 41 | Low | £300,640 |
| MackworthTypical | 43 | Typical | £287,096 |
| Kilburn CPTypical | 46 | Typical | £211,358 |
| Belper CPTypical | 46 | Typical | £262,021 |
| Codnor CPTypical | 52 | Typical | £178,071 |
| Smalley CPTypical | 53 | Typical | £364,052 |
| South Wingfield CPHigh | 69 | High | £275,805 |
| QuarndonHigh | 72 | High | £556,828 |
| Heanor and Loscoe CPVery High | 82 | Very High | £276,350 |
| RipleyVery High | 95 | Very High | £229,583 |
| Ironville CPVery High | 100 | Very High | £158,702 |
| Alfreton CPVery High | 120 | Very High | £207,727 |
| Somercotes CPVery High | 123 | Very High | £157,608 |
| Aldercar and Langley Mill CPVery High | 124 | Very High | £193,801 |
How does crime in Amber Valley compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Amber Valley compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Derbyshire.
Amber Valley vs Erewash
- Amber Valley
- 72 per 1,000
- Erewash
- 80 per 1,000
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Amber Valley vs Derbyshire Dales
- Amber Valley
- 72 per 1,000
- Derbyshire Dales
- 48 per 1,000
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Amber Valley vs North East Derbyshire
- Amber Valley
- 72 per 1,000
- North East Derbyshire
- 61 per 1,000
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Amber Valley vs Bolsover
- Amber Valley
- 72 per 1,000
- Bolsover
- 75 per 1,000
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Amber Valley vs South Derbyshire
- Amber Valley
- 72 per 1,000
- South Derbyshire
- 59 per 1,000
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Amber Valley vs Chesterfield
- Amber Valley
- 72 per 1,000
- Chesterfield
- 105 per 1,000
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Is Amber Valley a safe place to live?
Amber Valley had 72 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is High among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 0.4% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
High means the second-highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Amber Valley?
Police recorded 1,476 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Amber Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, or 12 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Amber Valley?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Amber Valley.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:50 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Amber Valley dataset covers 5,024 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.