Crime Rate in Brockwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brockwell

The total recorded crimes in Brockwell, Chesterfield, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brockwell crime rate of 4.16 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 Brockwell, encompassing approximately 16,597 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Brockwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Grove Road with total crimes: 11
  • Alexandra Road West with total crimes: 5
  • Spring Bank Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brockwell?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Brockwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 687 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brockwell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Brockwell had fewer crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 667 crimes compared to 726. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brockwell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brockwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brockwell has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 ranking 5th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total Brockwell crimes were 687. The crime rate of Brockwell in 2024 was 41.39 (year) or 3.45 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brockwell were around 667 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.19 (year) or 3.35 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brockwell)CrimesRank (Brockwell)CrimesRank (Brockwell)
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
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 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

Brockwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 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 (16 incidents).

February 2025 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 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 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20253
March 202516
February 20259
January 20258
December 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 202418
July 202413
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202523
February 202514
January 202515
December 202420
November 202423
October 202411
September 202415
August 202430
July 202419
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 202410
October 202413
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brockwell in May 2025

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

1. Lower Grove Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Alexandra Road West (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Spring Bank Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Brent Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. West Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Clarence Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Rutland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Holmebank View (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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