Alfreton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Alfreton's January 2025 crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 46.5% above the UK average, a significant disparity that demands closer examination. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents (44 cases), a rate of 5.0 per 1,000 that is 99% higher than the UK average for this category. This concentration of violent crime suggests a combination of local factors, though the seasonal context of January—characterised by shorter days and post-holiday periods—may contribute to increased tensions or reduced community cohesion. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, representing 13.0% of all reported crimes (12 cases) at a rate of 1.4 per 1,000, 43% above the UK average. This pattern aligns with the area's built-up nature, where high population density and limited public spaces may exacerbate such incidents. Other theft (7 cases) and public order offences (7 cases) each accounted for 7.6% of total crimes, both significantly above the UK average, highlighting a broader trend of property-related and disruptive activities. The seasonal context of January, with its reduced retail footfall and colder weather, likely influences crime patterns by diminishing opportunities for outdoor crimes typical in busier months. However, the persistent elevation in violent and anti-social crimes suggests underlying issues that may require targeted interventions beyond seasonal considerations.

The most striking change in January 2025 was the 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This sharp uptick contrasts with a 20% rise in anti-social behaviour, which moved from 10 to 12 cases, suggesting a possible link to seasonal factors such as reduced daylight and post-holiday social dynamics. Conversely, other crime incidents fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and possession of weapons decreased by 50% (from 2 to 1), indicating potential shifts in local activity or enforcement focus. Shoplifting in Alfreton remained 3% below the UK average (0.6 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a small but consistent deviation that may reflect the area's retail landscape or resident behaviour. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in the area was 27% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.4 per 1,000), potentially influenced by lower foot traffic or specific local initiatives not detailed in the data.

Alfreton's crime rate in January 2025 (10.4 per 1,000) represents a 6.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.1 per 1,000, marking a modest but notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of local crime frequency. When scaled to the population of 8,814, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for approximately every 96 residents, a ratio that underscores the density of incidents relative to the community size. This monthly exposure figure, while specific to Alfreton, highlights the need for ongoing vigilance and community engagement in addressing local crime patterns. The comparison to the UK average, though not directly referenced here, contextualises Alfreton's position within a broader national framework, where its rate remains significantly higher than the national benchmark.