Crime Rates at The Hamlet, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2JA

The Hamlet area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell , and the 58th 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 The Hamlet (DE55 2JA) in the last 12 months was 34.3 per 1,000 residents and was 35.5% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -65.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Hamlet (DE55 2JA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 32 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Eastfield Drive (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.