Crime Rate in Alfreton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alfreton

The total recorded crimes in Alfreton, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alfreton crime rate of 8.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (23.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Alfreton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chesterfield Road with total crimes: 11
  • Preston Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Alfreton has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 8.78 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alfreton)CrimesRank (Alfreton)CrimesRank (Alfreton)
Ripley172 11,595 11,630 1
Heanor West100 3888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and Aldercar67 4824 5958 4
Somercotes54 7869 4934 5
Belper Central59 5518 11530 10
Heanor East49 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 10731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 6589 9539 9
Ironville and Riddings53 8607 8694 8
Ripley and Marehay51 9524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook38 12398 13430 12
South West Parishes31 13483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves23 16349 14372 13
Wingfield27 14318 15333 15
Belper South26 15290 17316 16
Swanwick20 18306 16312 17
Belper North21 17147 21195 21
Belper East15 20189 18295 18
Duffield19 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate11 22184 19242 20
Crich12 21121 22125 22
Alport6 23116 2385 23

Alfreton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202512
February 202516
January 202512
December 202410
October 202418
September 202413
August 202414
July 202417
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202515
February 202515
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413
July 20249
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202546
March 202525
February 202534
January 202544
December 202450
November 202449
October 202448
September 202446
August 202434
July 202436
June 2024106
May 202430

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 202413

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
June 20248
May 20244

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
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 202412
July 20243
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 202418
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Chesterfield Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
2. Preston Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons1
3. High Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wingfield Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Willows Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Bonsall Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Oak Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pinewood Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Marshall Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

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