Alvaston North vs Heage

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Alvaston North Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Heage Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alvaston North vs Heage Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Alvaston North
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      3,017 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Heage
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      178 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      10% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvaston North
      B Heage
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,017
      178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,026
      179
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.1%
      10%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvaston North
      B Heage
      Violent Crime
      1,264 ↓2%
      97 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      371 ↑5%
      15 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      200 ↓4%
      11 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      121 ↓1%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      84 ↓8%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      210 ↑4%
      12 ↑9%
      Drugs
      98 ↑9%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      236 ↓13%
      17 ↑0%
      Robbery
      49 ↑104%
      0
      Shoplifting
      268 ↑12%
      0
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓19%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓44%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑46%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓27%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Heage is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvaston North safer than Heage?

      Alvaston North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Heage has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 178 crimes. Heage scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvaston North vs Heage?

      Alvaston North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heage shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Alvaston North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,264 incidents). In Heage, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Alvaston North recorded 371 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heage recorded 15. 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 Heage?

      Violent crime in Alvaston North totalled 1,264 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Heage. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvaston North and Heage in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alvaston North recorded 3,026 crimes (now 3,017, a change of -0.3%). Heage recorded 179 crimes previously (now 178, -0.6%).

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

      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 17.1% and Heage has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvaston North and Heage?

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

      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 Heage on a crime map?

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