Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE75 · Derbyshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Belper has less crime — 79 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Heanor recorded notably higher crime than Belper in February 2026 — 132 vs 79 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Heanor has more Anti-social behaviour (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belper recorded fewer crimes than Heanor — 79 vs 132 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Belper is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Other theft while Heanor had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 132).