Crime Rates at Ashton Close, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1HG

Ashton Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ironville & Riddings , and the 164th 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 Ashton Close (DE55 1HG) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 45.7% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ashton Close (DE55 1HG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Grayswood Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stranfaer Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.