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Crime in Alfreton

Alfreton had 438 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 138.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 30 Amber Valley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 72% above the middle Amber Valley area. Crime was level on the three months before.

DE55, Amber Valley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Alfreton

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138.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 30Amber Valley rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common153 in 3 months

Month by month

152 Mar 152 Apr 132 May 134 Jun 168 Jul 136 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Alfreton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15335%
anti-social behaviour7016%
public order4911%
shoplifting4310%
criminal damage317%
theft235%
drugs225%
vehicle crime174%

Alfreton against Amber Valley

TypeAlfreton per 1,000Middle Amber Valley areaChange
Violence48.537.1▼ 18%
Burglary3.52.4–
Vehicle crime5.42.6▼ 15%
Anti-social behaviour22.217▲ 19%
Theft and robbery9.55.4▲ 36%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Alfreton138.90%
Leabrooks124.8▲ 6%
Swanwick115.4▲ 3%
Somercotes114.5▲ 4%
South Wingfield60.5▲ 40%
Shirland55.5▲ 9%
See every Amber Valley area ranked on the crime in Amber Valley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Alfreton a safe area?

Alfreton had about 138.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 30 Amber Valley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Alfreton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (153), followed by anti-social behaviour (70) and public order (49).