Crime Rate in Alfreton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alfreton

The total recorded crimes in Alfreton, Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alfreton crime rate of 8.44 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-18.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
Alfreton Crime Hotspots

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

  • B600 with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Mansfield Road 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 July 2025 the Alfreton has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 8.44 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alfreton)CrimesRank (Alfreton)CrimesRank (Alfreton)
Ripley143 11,595 11,630 1
Heanor West93 4888 31,062 3
Somercotes100 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar58 6824 5958 4
Ironville and Riddings60 5607 8694 8
Heanor East45 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 7589 9539 9
Belper Central51 8518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay46 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook30 17398 13430 12
South West Parishes38 12483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves36 13349 14372 13
Wingfield36 14318 15333 15
Swanwick35 15306 16312 17
Belper South34 16290 17316 16
Belper East22 18189 18295 18
Duffield17 20156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate18 19184 19242 20
Belper North15 21147 21195 21
Crich14 22121 22125 22
Alport10 23116 2385 23

Alfreton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 20257
April 20258
March 202515
February 202515
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202550
May 202557
April 202546
March 202525
February 202534
January 202544
December 202450
November 202449
October 202448
September 202446
August 202434

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 202418

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202511
April 202513
March 202512
February 202516
January 202512
December 202410
October 202418
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Alfreton in July 2025

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

1. B600 (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chesterfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Marshall Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. King Street (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Haddon Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Oak Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Catherine Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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