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 July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barrow Hill and New Whittington crime rate of 9.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Barrow Hill and New Whittington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Campbell Drive with total crimes: 8
  • B6052 with total crimes: 7
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Barrow Hill and New Whittington has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 9.50 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barrow Hill and New Whittington)CrimesRank (Barrow Hill and New Whittington)CrimesRank (Barrow Hill and New Whittington)
St Leonard's217 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston63 3958 21,066 2
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook73 2835 4944 4
Rother62 4844 31,056 3
Moor46 11795 5899 5
Brockwell62 5687 7667 7
St Helen's49 9690 6742 6
Loundsley Green59 6519 12535 11
Hasland49 10625 8605 8
Hollingwood and Inkersall51 8530 10585 10
Holmebrook44 12567 9513 13
Old Whittington43 13519 13513 12
Brimington South42 15475 14479 14
Lowgates and Woodthorpe42 14419 15434 16
Brimington North29 17383 16434 15
West33 16252 17241 17
Walton13 18162 18199 18
Linacre12 19144 19166 19

Barrow Hill and New Whittington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202526
May 202521
April 202521
March 202523
February 202524
January 202514
December 202418
November 202415
October 202426
September 202431
August 202423

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20259
April 202512
March 202513
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
October 20247
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20258
April 20259
March 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Barrow Hill and New Whittington in July 2025

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

1. Campbell Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
2. B6052 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
3. Wellington Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bamford Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Southgate Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Craggon Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Redhouse Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Crown Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. May Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Traffic Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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