Crime Rate in Alfreton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alfreton

The total recorded crimes in Alfreton, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alfreton crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Alfreton, encompassing approximately 11,962 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Alfreton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • New Street with total crimes: 8
  • Mansfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Porter Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Alfreton?

To understand the safety of Alfreton, we need to analyze Alfreton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Alfreton reported a higher crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 1,226 crimes compared to 526. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Alfreton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Alfreton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 1,406 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Alfreton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Amber Valley, Alfreton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Alfreton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Alfreton has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 6.69 ranking 3th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Alfreton crimes were 1,226. The crime rate of Alfreton in 2024 was 102.49 (year) or 8.54 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alfreton were around 1,406 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.54 (year) or 9.79 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Amber Valley)CrimesRank (Amber Valley)CrimesRank (Amber Valley)
Ripley157 11,595 11,630 1
Heanor West85 2888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and Aldercar52 6824 5958 4
Somercotes67 4869 4934 5
Heanor and Loscoe60 5731 6716 7
Heanor East47 8666 7785 6
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse48 7589 9539 9
Ironville and Riddings37 12607 8694 8
South West Parishes41 9483 12364 14
Belper Central37 11518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay38 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook35 13398 13430 12
Codnor and Waingroves26 15349 14372 13
Belper South30 14290 17316 16
Wingfield21 16318 15333 15
Swanwick18 18306 16312 17
Heage and Ambergate19 17184 19242 20
Belper East14 20189 18295 18
Duffield13 21156 20254 19
Belper North16 19147 21195 21
Crich8 22121 22125 22
Alport3 23116 2385 23

Alfreton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202534
January 202544
December 202450
November 202449
October 202448
September 202446
August 202434
July 202436
June 2024106
May 202430
April 202433

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
June 202420
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202516
January 202512
December 202410
October 202418
September 202413
August 202414
July 202417
June 202434
May 202415
April 202413

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413
July 20249
June 202426
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 202418
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Alfreton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alfreton postcode area is presented below.

1. New Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft1
2. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Porter Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Morewood Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
7. Flowery Leys Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. George Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Marshall Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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