Crime in Alfreton: statistics, rates and trends
1,195 crimes were recorded in Alfreton in the 12 months to August 2026, 126.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alfreton at a glance
- Crime trends in Alfreton
- Types of crime in Alfreton
- Alfreton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Alfreton
- Streets with the most crime in Alfreton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alfreton
- Demographics of Alfreton
- Questions about crime in Alfreton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (473), anti-social behaviour (158) and public order (123) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 140th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Alfreton | Amber Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,195 | 10,636 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.4 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,457 | 130,451 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Alfreton peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,437 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,076). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,195 | 126.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,175 | 124.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,197 | 126.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,437 | 152.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,216 | 128.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,234 | 130.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,289 | 136.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,186 | 125.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,076 | 113.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 95 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alfreton recorded notably more public order (2.0 times the national rate), drugs (68% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (46% above the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 30 to 57 and shoplifting rose from 71 to 113, while criminal damage and arson fell from 99 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 473 | 50.0 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 16.7 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 123 | 13.0 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 113 | 11.9 | 8.5 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 62 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +90% |
| Drugs | 52 | 5.5 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Alfreton; the highest is Clay Cross (133.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinsley and Underwood (45.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alfreton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,630 | 100.5 | -20% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | -44% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,177 | 116.2 | -8% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -51% |
| Huthwaite | 497 | 90.5 | -28% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 237 | 45.0 | -64% |
| Clay Cross | 847 | 133.1 | +5% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | -46% |
Alfreton is the one area listed within Alfreton, with 126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | Neighbourhood | 9,457 | 1,195 | 126.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Alfreton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Street” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Street | 72 |
| On or near High Street | 67 |
| On or near Marshall Street | 64 |
| On or near Mansfield Road | 35 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Church Street | 32 |
| On or near B600 | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near B6019 | 28 |
Of the 1,037 crimes in Alfreton with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 158 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 399 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 320 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Alfreton has an estimated population of 9,457 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alfreton average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Alfreton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alfreton a safe place to live?
Alfreton recorded 126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 140th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Alfreton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 473 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (158).
Is crime in Alfreton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alfreton was up 2% on the year before: 1,195 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,175 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alfreton?
About 9,457 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alfreton?
Alfreton is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.