Alvaston North vs Chesterfield Town Centre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Alvaston North Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Chesterfield Town Centre Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alvaston North vs Chesterfield Town Centre Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Alvaston North
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,960 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Chesterfield Town Centre
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,217 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.1% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvaston North
      B Chesterfield Town Centre
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,960
      2,217
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,030
      1,831
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↑21.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvaston North
      B Chesterfield Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      1,246 ↓2%
      736 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      352 ↓2%
      435 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      202 ↓4%
      120 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↑4%
      30 ↑233%
      Burglary
      86 ↓5%
      33 ↑106%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      204 ↑0%
      115 ↑37%
      Drugs
      94 ↑1%
      60 ↓8%
      Public Order
      236 ↓14%
      227 ↓7%
      Robbery
      45 ↑73%
      22 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      253 ↑9%
      364 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓31%
      28 ↑12%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓38%
      6 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑28%
      15 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      44 ↓31%
      26 ↑63%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvaston North safer than Chesterfield Town Centre?

      Alvaston North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,960 crimes in the last 12 months. Chesterfield Town Centre has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,217 crimes. Alvaston North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvaston North vs Chesterfield Town Centre?

      Alvaston North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chesterfield Town Centre shows +21.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvaston North and Chesterfield Town Centre?

      In Alvaston North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,246 incidents). In Chesterfield Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (736 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvaston North and Chesterfield Town Centre?

      Alvaston North recorded 352 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chesterfield Town Centre recorded 435. 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 Alvaston North vs Chesterfield Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Alvaston North totalled 1,246 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 736 in Chesterfield Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvaston North and Chesterfield Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alvaston North recorded 3,030 crimes (now 2,960, a change of -2.3%). Chesterfield Town Centre recorded 1,831 crimes previously (now 2,217, +21.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvaston North and Chesterfield Town Centre?

      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. Alvaston North has a resolution rate of 23.7% and Chesterfield Town Centre has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvaston North and Chesterfield Town Centre?

      Alvaston North falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Chesterfield Town Centre 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 Alvaston North and Chesterfield Town Centre?

      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 Alvaston North or Chesterfield Town Centre on a crime map?

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

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