Alfreton Rural vs Alfreton Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Alfreton Rural Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Alfreton Town Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alfreton Rural vs Alfreton Town Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Alfreton Rural
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Alfreton Town
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,221 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alfreton Rural
      B Alfreton Town
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      190
      1,221
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      225
      1,182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.6%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alfreton Rural
      B Alfreton Town
      Violent Crime
      97 ↑0%
      508 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑0%
      135 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓60%
      60 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓44%
      56 ↑81%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      30 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓69%
      92 ↑5%
      Drugs
      10 ↑67%
      49 ↑44%
      Public Order
      21 ↓16%
      128 ↑8%
      Robbery
      0
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      0
      111 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      14 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑500%
      22 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alfreton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alfreton Rural safer than Alfreton Town?

      Alfreton Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. Alfreton Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,221 crimes. Alfreton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alfreton Rural vs Alfreton Town?

      Alfreton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Alfreton Town shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alfreton Rural and Alfreton Town?

      In Alfreton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 incidents). In Alfreton Town, it is Violent Crime (508 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alfreton Rural and Alfreton Town?

      Alfreton Rural recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Alfreton Town recorded 135. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Alfreton Rural vs Alfreton Town?

      Violent crime in Alfreton Rural totalled 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 508 in Alfreton Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alfreton Rural and Alfreton Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alfreton Rural recorded 225 crimes (now 190, a change of -15.6%). Alfreton Town recorded 1,182 crimes previously (now 1,221, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alfreton Rural and Alfreton Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alfreton Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Alfreton Town has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alfreton Rural and Alfreton Town?

      Alfreton Rural falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Alfreton Town is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alfreton Rural and Alfreton Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Alfreton Rural or Alfreton Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alfreton Rural and Alfreton Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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