Alfreton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Alfreton’s crime rate for February 2025 stood at 10.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.7% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s persistent challenges with community safety, particularly in the face of seasonal lulls that typically see reduced outdoor activity. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (36.2% of total), anti-social behaviour (17.0%), and public order offences (16.0%), all of which significantly outpace UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, for instance, were 66% higher than the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 86% above. Public order offences, at 286% above the UK average, suggest a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. These patterns may be influenced by Alfreton’s built-up character within Amber Valley, where community interactions and local amenities could contribute to higher rates of anti-social and public order incidents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—may also play a role, though the sharp rise in 'other crime' indicates an unexplained shift that warrants further analysis. While the overall rate remains elevated, whether this reflects long-term trends or temporary factors, such as changes in policing focus or local events.

February 2025 saw a stark 300% rise in 'other crime' incidents, jumping from 1 to 4, a figure that may partly explain the overall rate increase. This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, now accounts for 4.3% of total crimes. Concurrently, shoplifting fell by 60%, dropping from 5 to 2, a decline that could reflect seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during the winter months. Violent crimes also decreased by 22.7%, from 44 to 34, though this category remains 66% above the UK average. Public order offences surged by 114.3%, rising from 7 to 15, a jump that suggests heightened tensions in public spaces. These shifts illustrate a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and policing efforts, with property crimes maintaining a lower profile compared to violent and anti-social incidents.

Alfreton's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 2.1% compared to the previous month, marking a slight upward trend. The daily crime count averaged 3 incidents per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s ongoing challenges with community safety. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 94 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. This rate, while higher than the UK average, is not isolated; it aligns with patterns seen in similar-sized built-up areas where public order and anti-social behaviour dominate. The population-scaled perspective underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in high-traffic or densely populated zones. Comparing this to the UK average, Alfreton’s rate remains significantly elevated, though the month-on-month change suggests a modest but measurable shift in local crime dynamics.