Alvaston South vs Middlecroft and Poolsbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Alvaston South Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Middlecroft and Poolsbrook Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alvaston South vs Middlecroft and Poolsbrook Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Alvaston South
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.6% trend
      21.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Middlecroft and Poolsbrook
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      827 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvaston South
      B Middlecroft and Poolsbrook
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,108
      827
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,705
      873
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.6%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvaston South
      B Middlecroft and Poolsbrook
      Violent Crime
      944 ↑31%
      352 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↑24%
      130 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      95 ↓14%
      40 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      84 ↓7%
      29 ↑12%
      Burglary
      64 ↑12%
      15 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↑19%
      62 ↑5%
      Drugs
      62 ↑44%
      11 ↓8%
      Public Order
      174 ↓2%
      81 ↓6%
      Robbery
      26 ↑63%
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      163 ↑75%
      70 ↓21%
      Theft from Person
      16 ↑100%
      7 ↑600%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓53%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑59%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑38%
      10 ↓57%
      Overall Verdict
      B Middlecroft and Poolsbrook is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvaston South safer than Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?

      Alvaston South has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,108 crimes in the last 12 months. Middlecroft and Poolsbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 827 crimes. Middlecroft and Poolsbrook scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvaston South vs Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?

      Alvaston South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Middlecroft and Poolsbrook shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvaston South and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?

      In Alvaston South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (944 incidents). In Middlecroft and Poolsbrook, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvaston South and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?

      Alvaston South recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middlecroft and Poolsbrook recorded 130. 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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?

      Violent crime in Alvaston South totalled 944 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvaston South and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook 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%). Middlecroft and Poolsbrook recorded 873 crimes previously (now 827, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvaston South and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?

      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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvaston South and Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?

      Alvaston South falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Middlecroft and Poolsbrook 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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?

      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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook on a crime map?

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

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