Crime Rates at Peterway, Somercotes, Alfreton, DE55 4JQ

Peterway area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton , and the 189th highest 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 Peterway (DE55 4JQ) in the last 12 months was 59.0 per 1,000 residents and was 55.6% lower than the Alfreton average (132.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 36.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Peterway (DE55 4JQ), the main crime hotspot is near Springfield Crescent. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.