Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE55 · Derbyshire
90
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Belper has less crime — 79 vs 90 incidents in February 2026.
Alfreton and Belper recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 90 and 79 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alfreton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Public order (9), while Belper has more Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belper recorded fewer crimes than Alfreton — 79 vs 90 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Belper is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alfreton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Belper had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 90).