Total Crime Rate
26.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Henry Crescent area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton , and the 80th 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 Henry Crescent (DE55 7JG) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 79.9% lower than the Alfreton average (132.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 1250.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Henry Crescent (DE55 7JG), the main crime hotspot is near Rugby Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Byron Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beechdale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Byron Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ley Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Milton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Milton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Milton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Porter Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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