Alfreton Rural vs Wirksworth and Middleton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Alfreton Rural Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Wirksworth and Middleton Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alfreton Rural vs Wirksworth and Middleton Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Alfreton Rural
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Wirksworth and Middleton
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      261 crimes / 12m
      ↓25% trend
      4.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alfreton Rural
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      190
      261
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      225
      348
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.6%
      ↓25%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      4.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alfreton Rural
      B Wirksworth and Middleton
      Violent Crime
      97 ↑0%
      105 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↑0%
      41 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      10 ↓60%
      12 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓44%
      8 ↑33%
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓69%
      25 ↓29%
      Drugs
      10 ↑67%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      21 ↓16%
      36 ↓5%
      Shoplifting
      0
      5 ↓58%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑500%
      6 ↓14%
      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 Wirksworth and Middleton?

      Alfreton Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. Wirksworth and Middleton has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 261 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 -15.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wirksworth and Middleton shows -25% (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 (97 incidents). In Wirksworth and Middleton, it is Violent Crime (105 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 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 41. 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 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 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 225 crimes (now 190, a change of -15.6%). Wirksworth and Middleton recorded 348 crimes previously (now 261, -25%).

      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 0% and Wirksworth and Middleton has 4.2%. 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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