Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
93
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Belper has less crime — 93 vs 196 incidents in April 2026.
Ripley recorded notably higher crime than Belper in April 2026 — 196 vs 93 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Shoplifting (10), while Ripley has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (20). Belper is below the national average while Ripley is above, making Belper the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Belper recorded fewer crimes than Ripley — 93 vs 196 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Belper is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Ripley had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 196).