Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE55 · Derbyshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Alfreton has less crime — 108 vs 196 incidents in April 2026.
Ripley recorded notably higher crime than Alfreton in April 2026 — 196 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alfreton sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Ripley has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alfreton recorded fewer crimes than Ripley — 108 vs 196 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Ripley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alfreton saw higher rates of Public order while Ripley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Alfreton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 196).