Alfreton Town vs Eckington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Alfreton Town Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Eckington Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alfreton Town vs Eckington Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Alfreton Town
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,202 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.4% trend
      29.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Eckington
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      823 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      32.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alfreton Town
      B Eckington
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,202
      823
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,163
      788
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      32.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alfreton Town
      B Eckington
      Violent Crime
      503 ↑5%
      337 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓16%
      147 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓38%
      45 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑58%
      35 ↓26%
      Burglary
      33 ↑22%
      22 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑4%
      62 ↓2%
      Drugs
      49 ↑69%
      23 ↓23%
      Public Order
      117 ↓6%
      75 ↑9%
      Robbery
      10 ↑233%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑33%
      51 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓38%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓14%
      20 ↑25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Eckington is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alfreton Town safer than Eckington?

      Alfreton Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,202 crimes in the last 12 months. Eckington has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 823 crimes. Eckington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alfreton Town vs Eckington?

      Alfreton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Eckington shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Alfreton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (503 incidents). In Eckington, it is Violent Crime (337 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Alfreton Town recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Eckington recorded 147. 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 Town vs Eckington?

      Violent crime in Alfreton Town totalled 503 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 337 in Eckington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alfreton Town recorded 1,163 crimes (now 1,202, a change of +3.4%). Eckington recorded 788 crimes previously (now 823, +4.4%).

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

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Eckington has 32.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alfreton Town and Eckington?

      Alfreton Town falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Eckington 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 Town and Eckington?

      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 Town or Eckington on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.