Total Crime Rate
78.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whitemoor Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Belper East , and the 136th highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Whitemoor Lane (DE56 0JB) in the last 12 months was 78.3 per 1,000 residents and was 137.1% higher than the Belper East average (33.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 58.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 95.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whitemoor Lane (DE56 0JB), the main crime hotspot is near Hunter Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Belper East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wicksteed Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rookery Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walcote Close | Under investigation |
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