Crime Rate in Brimington South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brimington South

The total recorded crimes in Brimington South, Chesterfield, UK in February 2026 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brimington South crime rate of 7.47 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 Brimington South, encompassing approximately 4,688 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Brimington South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Tapton Vale with total crimes: 3
  • Broom Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Brimington South?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Brimington South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 475 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brimington South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Brimington South had fewer crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 479 crimes compared to 726. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brimington South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chesterfield, Brimington South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brimington South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Brimington South crimes were 475. The crime rate of Brimington South in 2024 was 101.32 (year) or 8.44 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brimington South were around 479 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.18 (year) or 8.51 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Brimington South)CrimesRank (Brimington South)CrimesRank (Brimington South)
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
Barrow Hill and New WhittingtonNA NA529 11599 9
HolmebrookNA NA567 9513 13
Hollingwood and InkersallNA NA530 10585 10
Loundsley GreenNA NA519 12535 11
Old WhittingtonNA NA519 13513 12
Brimington NorthNA NA383 16434 15
Lowgates and WoodthorpeNA NA419 15434 16
WestNA NA252 17241 17
WaltonNA NA162 18199 18
LinacreNA NA144 19166 19

Brimington South 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20268
December 202515
November 202521
October 20258
September 202513
August 202510
July 202517
June 202514
May 202514
April 202511
March 202519
February 20258

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20257
October 20254
September 20253
August 202510
July 202510
June 20255
May 202511
April 202523
March 20257
February 202521

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
August 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202615
December 20259
November 20258
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
July 20253
June 20251
April 20253

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20255
October 20252
September 20253
July 20251
March 20253

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
August 20251
July 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Brimington South in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Tapton Vale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Broom Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Manor Drive (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Francis Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Brackendale Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Devonshire Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Headland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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