Crime Rate in Barrow Hill and New Whittington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barrow Hill and New Whittington

The total recorded crimes in Barrow Hill and New Whittington, Chesterfield, UK in February 2026 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrow Hill and New Whittington crime rate of 6.03 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 Barrow Hill and New Whittington, encompassing approximately 5,472 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Barrow Hill and New Whittington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southgate Way with total crimes: 4
  • Bamford Street with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

How safe is Barrow Hill and New Whittington?

To understand the safety of Barrow Hill and New Whittington, we need to analyze Barrow Hill and New Whittington crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Barrow Hill and New Whittington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 529 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barrow Hill and New Whittington recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Barrow Hill and New Whittington had fewer crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 599 crimes compared to 726. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Barrow Hill and New Whittington witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chesterfield, Barrow Hill and New Whittington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barrow Hill and New Whittington Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Barrow Hill and New Whittington crimes were 529. The crime rate of Barrow Hill and New Whittington in 2024 was 96.67 (year) or 8.06 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barrow Hill and New Whittington were around 599 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.46 (year) or 9.12 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Barrow Hill and New Whittington)CrimesRank (Barrow Hill and New Whittington)CrimesRank (Barrow Hill and New Whittington)
St Leonard'sNA NA3,301 13,117 1
DunstonNA NA958 21,066 2
RotherNA NA844 31,056 3
Middlecroft and PoolsbrookNA NA835 4944 4
MoorNA NA795 5899 5
St Helen'sNA NA690 6742 6
BrockwellNA NA687 7667 7
HaslandNA NA625 8605 8
HolmebrookNA NA567 9513 13
Hollingwood and InkersallNA NA530 10585 10
Loundsley GreenNA NA519 12535 11
Old WhittingtonNA NA519 13513 12
Brimington SouthNA NA475 14479 14
Brimington NorthNA NA383 16434 15
Lowgates and WoodthorpeNA NA419 15434 16
WestNA NA252 17241 17
WaltonNA NA162 18199 18
LinacreNA NA144 19166 19

Barrow Hill and New Whittington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202623
December 202516
November 202511
October 202515
September 202515
August 202525
July 202528
June 202526
May 202521
April 202521
March 202523
February 202524

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202610
December 202510
November 20256
October 20256
September 20252
August 20259
July 20258
June 20256
May 20259
April 202512
March 202513
February 20255

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20255
July 20252
June 20251
May 20258
April 20259
March 20254

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
March 20252

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20254
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20252
June 20253
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20252
June 20252
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Barrow Hill and New Whittington in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barrow Hill and New Whittington postcode area is presented below.

1. Southgate Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Bamford Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crown Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Laurel Garth Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Back South Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Aviemore Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cairn Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wellington Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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