Crime Rate in Brimington South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brimington South

The total recorded crimes in Brimington South, Chesterfield, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brimington South crime rate of 9.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Brimington South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Manor Drive with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Brimington South has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 9.17 ranking 12th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brimington South)CrimesRank (Brimington South)CrimesRank (Brimington South)
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
Barrow Hill and New Whittington48 10529 11599 9
Holmebrook40 14567 9513 13
Loundsley Green48 11519 12535 11
Old Whittington43 13519 13513 12
Brimington North37 16383 16434 15
Lowgates and Woodthorpe38 15419 15434 16
West21 18252 17241 17
Walton23 17162 18199 18
Linacre16 19144 19166 19

Brimington South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 14 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 (26 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202519
February 20258
January 202514
December 20247
November 202412
October 202418
September 202422
August 202419
July 202414
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202523
March 20257
February 202521
January 20254
December 202412
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 3 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
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 202413
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Brimington South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Manor Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wheathill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Tapton Vale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Devonshire Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wayside (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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