Total Crime Rate
56.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birchwood Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton , and the 186th lowest 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 Birchwood Lane (DE55 4NE) in the last 12 months was 56.1 per 1,000 residents and was 57.8% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 33.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 86.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birchwood Lane (DE55 4NE), the main crime hotspot is near Bonnington Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alfreton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Scott Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scott Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Scott Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Beauchief Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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