Kirkby In Ashfield vs Alfreton Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Kirkby In Ashfield Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Alfreton Rural Derbyshire Constabulary

      Kirkby In Ashfield vs Alfreton Rural Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Kirkby In Ashfield
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,282 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.8% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Alfreton Rural
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kirkby In Ashfield
      B Alfreton Rural
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,282
      190
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,059
      225
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.8%
      ↓15.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kirkby In Ashfield
      B Alfreton Rural
      Violent Crime
      725 ↑13%
      97 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      439 ↓7%
      21 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      116 ↑18%
      10 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      72 ↑16%
      10 ↓44%
      Burglary
      77 ↑54%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      207 ↑21%
      8 ↓69%
      Drugs
      58 ↑57%
      10 ↑67%
      Public Order
      117 ↓7%
      21 ↓16%
      Robbery
      25 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      300 ↑16%
      0
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓17%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓40%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑9%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      102 ↑26%
      6 ↑500%
      Overall Verdict
      B Alfreton Rural is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kirkby In Ashfield safer than Alfreton Rural?

      Kirkby In Ashfield has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,282 crimes in the last 12 months. Alfreton Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 190 crimes. Alfreton Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kirkby In Ashfield vs Alfreton Rural?

      Kirkby In Ashfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Alfreton Rural shows -15.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kirkby In Ashfield and Alfreton Rural?

      In Kirkby In Ashfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (725 incidents). In Alfreton Rural, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kirkby In Ashfield and Alfreton Rural?

      Kirkby In Ashfield recorded 439 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Alfreton Rural recorded 21. 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 Kirkby In Ashfield vs Alfreton Rural?

      Violent crime in Kirkby In Ashfield totalled 725 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Alfreton Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kirkby In Ashfield and Alfreton Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkby In Ashfield recorded 2,059 crimes (now 2,282, a change of +10.8%). Alfreton Rural recorded 225 crimes previously (now 190, -15.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkby In Ashfield and Alfreton Rural?

      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. Kirkby In Ashfield has a resolution rate of 24.2% and Alfreton Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kirkby In Ashfield and Alfreton Rural?

      Kirkby In Ashfield falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Alfreton Rural 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 Kirkby In Ashfield and Alfreton Rural?

      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 Kirkby In Ashfield or Alfreton Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkby In Ashfield and Alfreton Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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