Crime Rates at Erica Drive, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2ET

Erica Drive area has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .

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 Erica Drive (DE55 2ET) in the last 12 months was 60.0 per 1,000 residents and was 12.8% higher than the Blackwell average (53.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 35.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Erica Drive (DE55 2ET), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Victoria Street, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Water Lane (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.