Total Crime Rate
49.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ash Court area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Alfreton , and the 167th 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 Ash Court (DE55 7QL) in the last 12 months was 49.0 per 1,000 residents and was 63.2% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 44.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ash Court (DE55 7QL), 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 | Beechdale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Porter Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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