Alfreton Town vs Mercia

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Alfreton Town Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Mercia Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alfreton Town vs Mercia 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
      11/100
      High Crime
      Mercia
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      787 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alfreton Town
      B Mercia
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,202
      787
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,163
      929
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.4%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alfreton Town
      B Mercia
      Violent Crime
      503 ↑5%
      352 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓16%
      100 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓38%
      48 ↓34%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑58%
      60 ↓27%
      Burglary
      33 ↑22%
      33 ↑32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑4%
      53 ↓18%
      Drugs
      49 ↑69%
      31 ↑29%
      Public Order
      117 ↓6%
      78 ↓9%
      Robbery
      10 ↑233%
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑33%
      3 ↓70%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑33%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓14%
      18 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mercia is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alfreton Town safer than Mercia?

      Alfreton Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,202 crimes in the last 12 months. Mercia has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 787 crimes. Mercia scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alfreton Town vs Mercia?

      Alfreton Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mercia shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Alfreton Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (503 incidents). In Mercia, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Alfreton Town recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mercia recorded 100. 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 Mercia?

      Violent crime in Alfreton Town totalled 503 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Mercia. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alfreton Town and Mercia 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%). Mercia recorded 929 crimes previously (now 787, -15.3%).

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

      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 Mercia has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alfreton Town and Mercia?

      Alfreton Town falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Mercia 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 Mercia?

      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 Mercia on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alfreton Town and Mercia. 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.