Crime Rate in Alfreton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alfreton

The total recorded crimes in Alfreton, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alfreton crime rate of 6.94 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Alfreton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bonsall Lane with total crimes: 6
  • New Street with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Amber Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Alfreton)CrimesRank (Alfreton)CrimesRank (Alfreton)
RipleyNA NA1,595 11,630 1
Heanor WestNA NA888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and AldercarNA NA824 5958 4
SomercotesNA NA869 4934 5
Heanor EastNA NA666 7785 6
Heanor and LoscoeNA NA731 6716 7
Ironville and RiddingsNA NA607 8694 8
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley WoodhouseNA NA589 9539 9
Belper CentralNA NA518 11530 10
Ripley and MarehayNA NA524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and HolbrookNA NA398 13430 12
South West ParishesNA NA483 12364 14
Codnor and WaingrovesNA NA349 14372 13
WingfieldNA NA318 15333 15
Belper SouthNA NA290 17316 16
SwanwickNA NA306 16312 17
Belper EastNA NA189 18295 18
DuffieldNA NA156 20254 19
Heage and AmbergateNA NA184 19242 20
Belper NorthNA NA147 21195 21
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Alfreton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
November 20255
September 20254
August 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 530 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202630
December 202545
November 202533
October 202539
September 202548
August 202542
July 202541
June 202550
May 202557
April 202546
March 202525
February 202534

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20256
November 202511
October 202511
September 20259
August 202511
July 202511
June 202518
May 20257
April 20258
March 202515
February 202515

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20253
November 20258
October 20256
September 20257
August 20255
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20252
November 202510
October 20251
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202622
December 202510
November 202512
October 202510
September 20254
August 20254
July 202512
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 202511
November 202515
October 202515
September 202513
August 202510
July 20257
June 20256
May 202511
April 202513
March 202512
February 202516

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20257
November 20257
October 20257
September 202510
August 202510
July 20258
June 20257
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20259

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202517
October 20253
September 20254
August 20251
July 20256
June 20252
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20255
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

High Crime Locations Alfreton in February 2026

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

1. Bonsall Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. New Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Outseats Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Grange Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Marshall Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Nuttall Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Morewood Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Central Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1

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