Crime Rate in Dunston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunston

The total recorded crimes in Dunston, Chesterfield, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunston crime rate of 7.22 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Dunston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 6
  • Broughton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Devonshire Close 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 July 2025 the Dunston has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 7.22 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunston)CrimesRank (Dunston)CrimesRank (Dunston)
St Leonard's217 13,301 13,117 1
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
Barrow Hill and New Whittington52 7529 11599 9
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

Dunston 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 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202530
May 202544
April 202528
March 202545
February 202525
January 202529
December 202429
November 202426
October 202427
September 202431
August 202426

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 202412
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Arundel Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Broughton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Devonshire Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Caulfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Willow Garth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
7. Baines Wood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Rydal Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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