Crime Rate in Chesterfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chesterfield

The total recorded crimes in Chesterfield, Chesterfield in January 2025 are around 953 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chesterfield crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chesterfield, encompassing approximately 103,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (407) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (118) incidents (-16.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (98) incidents (13.95% increase)
Chesterfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 55
  • Cavendish Street with total crimes: 28
  • New Square with total crimes: 20

Chesterfield Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is Chesterfield?

To understand the safety of Chesterfield, we need to analyze Chesterfield crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Chesterfield has recorded 13,234 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 127.78 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 59 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,794 crimes with a crime rate of 133.19, ranking it 44 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Chesterfield reported a higher crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 13,234 crimes compared to 8,955. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Chesterfield recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Chesterfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 13,794 crimes compared to 9,677. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Chesterfield recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Chesterfield is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Derbyshire, Chesterfield has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Chesterfield Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Leonard's (243 crimes), and the safest, Walton (11 crimes), is 232 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Chesterfield.

Similarly, the area of Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (256 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Brookside & Walton (16 crimes), with a difference of 240 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Chesterfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Leonard's243
Rother79
Dunston60
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook60
St Helen's57

Safest Wards:

Brimington South33
Brimington North18
West13
Linacre13
Walton11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels256
Spital & Hasland111
Staveley & Norbriggs90
Boythorpe & Birdholme79
Newbold75

Safest Areas:

New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill47
Brimington South & Tapton37
Inkersall Green & Duckmanton33
Ashgate & Brockwell22
Brookside & Walton16

Chesterfield Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Chesterfield has recorded 953 crimes with crime rate of 9.20 ranking 61th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total Chesterfield crimes were 13,234. The crime rate of Chesterfield in 2024 was 127.78 (year) or 10.65 (month) ranking it 59 danzarous in the UK. Chesterfield ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chesterfield were around 13,794 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.19 (year) or 11.10 (month) ranking 44 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, Chesterfield ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Chesterfield

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales255 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire486 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak500 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire674 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley904 312,094 413,060 4
Bolsover543 47,974 28,506 3
Erewash837 211,053 312,546 2

Chesterfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (407 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (118 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 407 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 142 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (394 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (107 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (433 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (215 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (412 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (185 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (445 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (226 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 426 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 229 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (906 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (464 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 668 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 83.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202579
December 202476
November 202490
October 202467
September 202465
August 202472
July 202467
June 2024152

A total of 184 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202527
December 202418
November 202419
October 202418
September 202419
August 202420
July 202417
June 202446

A total of 992 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 124.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202598
December 202486
November 2024107
October 2024133
September 2024106
August 202496
July 2024132
June 2024234

A total of 234 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202420
November 202432
October 202425
September 202426
August 202427
July 202436
June 202446

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 91 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 202418
June 202422

A total of 599 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 74.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202464
November 202468
October 202477
September 202460
August 202476
July 202466
June 2024142

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 1579 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 225.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 464 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025118
December 2024142
October 2024215
September 2024185
August 2024226
July 2024229
June 2024464

A total of 248 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202427
November 202429
October 202440
September 202428
August 202436
July 202423
June 202446

A total of 291 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202538
December 202432
November 202429
October 202432
September 202427
August 202436
July 202427
June 202470

A total of 832 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 104.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202565
December 202483
November 202497
October 202491
September 202487
August 202499
July 202486
June 2024224

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422

A total of 3830 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 478.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 906 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025407
December 2024407
November 2024394
October 2024433
September 2024412
August 2024445
July 2024426
June 2024906

High Crime Locations Chesterfield in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chesterfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total55
Violence and sexual offences32
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Robbery1
Other crime1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. New Square (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. South Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Other theft1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1

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