Alvaston North vs Fairfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Alvaston North Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Fairfield Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alvaston North vs Fairfield 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
      19/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      697 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      16.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvaston North
      B Fairfield
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,960
      697
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,030
      725
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      16.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvaston North
      B Fairfield
      Violent Crime
      1,246 ↓2%
      279 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      352 ↓2%
      93 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      202 ↓4%
      37 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↑4%
      14 ↑75%
      Burglary
      86 ↓5%
      28 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      204 ↑0%
      78 ↑37%
      Drugs
      94 ↑1%
      14 ↓22%
      Public Order
      236 ↓14%
      74 ↑9%
      Robbery
      45 ↑73%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      253 ↑9%
      52 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓31%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓38%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑28%
      10 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      44 ↓31%
      13 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fairfield is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvaston North safer than Fairfield?

      Alvaston North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,960 crimes in the last 12 months. Fairfield has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 697 crimes. Fairfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvaston North vs Fairfield?

      Alvaston North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fairfield shows -3.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvaston North and Fairfield?

      In Alvaston North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,246 incidents). In Fairfield, it is Violent Crime (279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvaston North and Fairfield?

      Alvaston North recorded 352 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fairfield recorded 93. 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 Fairfield?

      Violent crime in Alvaston North totalled 1,246 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 279 in Fairfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvaston North and Fairfield 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%). Fairfield recorded 725 crimes previously (now 697, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvaston North and Fairfield?

      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 Fairfield has 16.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvaston North and Fairfield?

      Alvaston North falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Fairfield 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 Fairfield?

      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 Fairfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alvaston North and Fairfield. 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.