Alvaston North vs Sandiacre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Alvaston North Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Sandiacre Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alvaston North vs Sandiacre 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
      18/100
      High Crime
      Sandiacre
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      730 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.7% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvaston North
      B Sandiacre
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,960
      730
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,030
      735
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↓0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.7%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvaston North
      B Sandiacre
      Violent Crime
      1,246 ↓2%
      297 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      352 ↓2%
      166 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      202 ↓4%
      34 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      125 ↑4%
      21 ↓5%
      Burglary
      86 ↓5%
      19 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      204 ↑0%
      57 ↑4%
      Drugs
      94 ↑1%
      10 ↑11%
      Public Order
      236 ↓14%
      63 ↑13%
      Robbery
      45 ↑73%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      253 ↑9%
      42 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓31%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↓38%
      1 ↓80%
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↑28%
      2 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      44 ↓31%
      15 ↓55%
      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 Sandiacre?

      Alvaston North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,960 crimes in the last 12 months. Sandiacre has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 730 crimes. Sandiacre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvaston North vs Sandiacre?

      Alvaston North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sandiacre shows -0.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Alvaston North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,246 incidents). In Sandiacre, it is Violent Crime (297 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Alvaston North recorded 352 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sandiacre recorded 166. 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 Sandiacre?

      Violent crime in Alvaston North totalled 1,246 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 297 in Sandiacre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvaston North and Sandiacre 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%). Sandiacre recorded 735 crimes previously (now 730, -0.7%).

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

      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 Sandiacre has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvaston North and Sandiacre?

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

      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 Sandiacre on a crime map?

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