Crime Rate in Dunston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunston

The total recorded crimes in Dunston, Chesterfield, UK in May 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunston 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 Dunston, encompassing approximately 8,723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Dunston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 7
  • Ullswater Place with total crimes: 5
  • Racecourse Mount with total crimes: 4

How safe is Dunston?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Dunston reported a higher crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 958 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dunston witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Dunston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 1,066 crimes compared to 726. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dunston witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chesterfield, Dunston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Dunston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dunston has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 9.17 ranking 2th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total Dunston crimes were 958. The crime rate of Dunston in 2024 was 109.81 (year) or 9.15 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunston were around 1,066 crimes with yearly crime rate of 122.19 (year) or 10.18 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunston)CrimesRank (Dunston)CrimesRank (Dunston)
St Leonard's233 13,301 13,117 1
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 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

Dunston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 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 (45 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 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 Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249

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

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202528
March 202545
February 202525
January 202529
December 202429
November 202426
October 202427
September 202431
August 202426
July 202426
June 202490
May 202437

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 202411
August 20247
July 202415
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 202513
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
October 202412
September 20246
August 20249
July 202414
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20259
December 20249
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Dunston in May 2025

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

1. Buttermere Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Ullswater Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Racecourse Mount (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Baines Wood Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Racecourse Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Keswick Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingswood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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