Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Belper has less crime — 79 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Ripley recorded notably higher crime than Belper in February 2026 — 137 vs 79 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Ripley has more Drugs (16). 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 Ripley — 79 vs 137 incidents. That is 42% 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 Ripley had more Drugs. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 137).