Total Crime Rate
42.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cotes Park Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton , and the 147th 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 Cotes Park Lane (DE55 4NJ) in the last 12 months was 42.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.8% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 32.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cotes Park Lane (DE55 4NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Cotes Park Lane, with 15 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Alfreton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cotes Park Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cotes Park Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cotes Park Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cotes Park Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cotes Park Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cotes Park Lane | Under investigation |
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