Alvaston South vs Glossop Town Centre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Alvaston South Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Glossop Town Centre Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alvaston South vs Glossop Town Centre Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Alvaston South
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.6% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Glossop Town Centre
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,507 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      13.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvaston South
      B Glossop Town Centre
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,108
      1,507
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,705
      1,469
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.6%
      ↑2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      13.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvaston South
      B Glossop Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      944 ↑31%
      492 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↑24%
      326 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      95 ↓14%
      64 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      84 ↓7%
      40 ↑60%
      Burglary
      64 ↑12%
      50 ↑39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↑19%
      114 ↑9%
      Drugs
      62 ↑44%
      30 ↓19%
      Public Order
      174 ↓2%
      161 ↓12%
      Robbery
      26 ↑63%
      12 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      163 ↑75%
      178 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      16 ↑100%
      1 ↓86%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓53%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑59%
      15 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑38%
      24 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Glossop Town Centre is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvaston South safer than Glossop Town Centre?

      Alvaston South has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,108 crimes in the last 12 months. Glossop Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,507 crimes. Glossop Town Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvaston South vs Glossop Town Centre?

      Alvaston South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Glossop Town Centre shows +2.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvaston South and Glossop Town Centre?

      In Alvaston South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (944 incidents). In Glossop Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (492 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvaston South and Glossop Town Centre?

      Alvaston South recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Glossop Town Centre recorded 326. 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 South vs Glossop Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Alvaston South totalled 944 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 492 in Glossop Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvaston South and Glossop Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alvaston South recorded 1,705 crimes (now 2,108, a change of +23.6%). Glossop Town Centre recorded 1,469 crimes previously (now 1,507, +2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvaston South and Glossop 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 South has a resolution rate of 21.9% and Glossop Town Centre has 13.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvaston South and Glossop Town Centre?

      Alvaston South falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Glossop 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 South and Glossop 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 South or Glossop Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alvaston South and Glossop 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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