Alfreton Rural vs Wirksworth and Middleton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Alfreton Rural Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Wirksworth and Middleton Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alfreton Rural vs Wirksworth and Middleton Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Alfreton Rural
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.7% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Wirksworth and Middleton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      254 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.3% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alfreton Rural
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      167
      254
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      231
      327
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.7%
      ↓22.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alfreton Rural
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓18%
      102 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓58%
      39 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓59%
      12 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓63%
      7 ↑0%
      Burglary
      5 ↑67%
      8 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓65%
      22 ↓39%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      15 ↑50%
      Public Order
      24 ↑0%
      29 ↓31%
      Shoplifting
      0
      7 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑600%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alfreton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 66/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alfreton Rural safer than Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Alfreton Rural has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. Wirksworth and Middleton has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 254 crimes. Alfreton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alfreton Rural vs Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Alfreton Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wirksworth and Middleton shows -22.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Alfreton Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Wirksworth and Middleton, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Alfreton Rural recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 39. 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 Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Violent crime in Alfreton Rural totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Wirksworth and Middleton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alfreton Rural recorded 231 crimes (now 167, a change of -27.7%). Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 327 crimes previously (now 254, -22.3%).

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

      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 30.8% and Wirksworth and Middleton has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alfreton Rural and Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Alfreton Rural falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Wirksworth and Middleton 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 Wirksworth and Middleton?

      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 Wirksworth and Middleton on a crime map?

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

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