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 May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrow Hill and New Whittington crime rate of 8.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Barrow Hill and New Whittington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Works Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hill Grove with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Barrow Hill and New Whittington has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 8.77 ranking 10th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barrow Hill and New Whittington)CrimesRank (Barrow Hill and New Whittington)CrimesRank (Barrow Hill and New Whittington)
St Leonard's233 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston80 2958 21,066 2
Rother69 4844 31,056 3
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook71 3835 4944 4
Moor63 6795 5899 5
Brockwell69 5687 7667 7
St Helen's55 9690 6742 6
Hollingwood and Inkersall56 7530 10585 10
Hasland55 8625 8605 8
Holmebrook40 14567 9513 13
Loundsley Green48 11519 12535 11
Old Whittington43 13519 13513 12
Brimington South43 12475 14479 14
Brimington North37 16383 16434 15
Lowgates and Woodthorpe38 15419 15434 16
West21 18252 17241 17
Walton23 17162 18199 18
Linacre16 19144 19166 19

Barrow Hill and New Whittington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202523
February 202524
January 202514
December 202418
November 202415
October 202426
September 202431
August 202423
July 20249
June 202440
May 202420

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202513
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
October 20247
September 202412
August 202413
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Barrow Hill and New Whittington in May 2025

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

1. Works Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wellington Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hill Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Brooks Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. May Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Caxton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Chigwell Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Works Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Long Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eckington Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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