Alfreton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Alfreton’s crime profile in April 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. At 46 incidents (47.4% of total), violent crimes far outpace property crimes, which numbered 24. This dominance may reflect the area’s character as a small built-up town where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more concentrated. Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents, 13.4% of total) and criminal damage and arson (11 incidents, 11.3% of total) follow closely, both significantly above the UK average. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—likely contributes to increased outdoor activity, potentially exacerbating disputes and vandalism. However, the data also shows some areas of relative safety: shoplifting, other theft, and vehicle crime all fall below the UK average, suggesting that retail and transport sectors may be less vulnerable compared to national trends. The sharp rise in possession of weapons (3 incidents, 3.1% of total) is particularly concerning, as it is 329% above the UK average. This anomaly may signal emerging local issues or heightened tensions. The overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents—42.9% above the UK average—underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing violent crime and anti-social behaviour. The balance of crime types here illustrates a community grappling with persistent challenges in maintaining public safety, despite pockets of lower risk in specific categories.

April 2025 saw a stark rise in possession of weapons, with incidents tripling from one to three—a 200% increase. This spike may partly explain the broader uptick in violent crime, which remains 99% above the UK average. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 120%, jumping from five to 11 incidents, a figure that dwarfs the UK average by 128%. These trends contrast with declines in other theft (-57.1%) and public order offences (-46.7%), though the latter’s drop from 15 to eight may reflect temporary changes in community activity during the Easter period. Shoplifting remained below the UK average, with five incidents (0.6 per 1,000) compared to the national rate of 0.7 per 1,000. Residents may find the sharp rise in weapons possession particularly concerning, as it could signal shifts in local dynamics or heightened tensions during the spring season.

Alfreton’s crime rate in April 2025 rose to 11.0 per 1,000 residents, a 21.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 9.1. This shift translates to roughly three crimes reported daily, a figure that, while localised, highlights the pace of incidents in the area. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for every 91 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population of 8,814. When compared to the UK average, Alfreton’s rate remains higher, but the month-on-month rise suggests a recent acceleration in reported crimes. The daily crime count, though not directly comparable to national figures, offers a tangible sense of the local burden, with three incidents per day aligning with the area’s built-up nature and potential for concentrated activity. This context may help residents gauge their personal risk, though the absence of a UK daily benchmark means the figure remains a local indicator rather than a national benchmark.