Alfreton Rural vs Somercotes and Riddings

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Alfreton Rural Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Somercotes and Riddings Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alfreton Rural vs Somercotes and Riddings Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Alfreton Rural
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      217 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Somercotes and Riddings
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,626 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      17.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alfreton Rural
      B Somercotes and Riddings
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      217
      1,626
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      210
      1,669
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alfreton Rural
      B Somercotes and Riddings
      Violent Crime
      104 ↑17%
      742 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑4%
      191 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓11%
      96 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓39%
      44 ↓42%
      Burglary
      5 ↑67%
      45 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      15 ↓29%
      147 ↑5%
      Drugs
      10 ↑43%
      40 ↓13%
      Public Order
      23 ↓8%
      147 ↓13%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      0
      79 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      1
      7 ↑75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      8 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      22 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑500%
      48 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alfreton Rural safer than Somercotes and Riddings?

      Alfreton Rural has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 217 crimes in the last 12 months. Somercotes and Riddings has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,626 crimes. Alfreton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alfreton Rural vs Somercotes and Riddings?

      Alfreton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Somercotes and Riddings shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Alfreton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Somercotes and Riddings, it is Violent Crime (742 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Alfreton Rural recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Somercotes and Riddings recorded 191. 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 Somercotes and Riddings?

      Violent crime in Alfreton Rural totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 742 in Somercotes and Riddings. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alfreton Rural recorded 210 crimes (now 217, a change of +3.3%). Somercotes and Riddings recorded 1,669 crimes previously (now 1,626, -2.6%).

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

      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 Somercotes and Riddings has 17.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alfreton Rural and Somercotes and Riddings?

      Alfreton Rural falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Somercotes and Riddings 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 Somercotes and Riddings?

      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 Somercotes and Riddings on a crime map?

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

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