Crime Rates at Broadway, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AY

Broadway area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ironville & Riddings , and the 45th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Broadway (DE55 1AY) in the last 12 months was 16.8 per 1,000 residents and was 81.1% lower than the Ironville & Riddings average (89.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Broadway (DE55 1AY), the main crime hotspot is near Nether Close. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.