Crime Rates at Denton Way, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1EJ

Denton Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ironville & Riddings , and the 144th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Denton Way (DE55 1EJ) in the last 12 months was 42.3 per 1,000 residents and was 52.5% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 34.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Denton Way (DE55 1EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Stranfaer Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.