Crime Rate in Dunston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunston

The total recorded crimes in Dunston, Chesterfield, UK in March 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunston crime rate of 9.97 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Dunston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ullswater Place with total crimes: 9
  • Devonshire Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dunston has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 9.97 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chesterfield)CrimesRank (Chesterfield)CrimesRank (Chesterfield)
St Leonard's288 13,301 13,117 1
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook117 2835 4944 4
Rother97 3844 31,056 3
Moor69 6795 5899 5
St Helen's81 5690 6742 6
Brockwell58 9687 7667 7
Hollingwood and Inkersall63 7530 10585 10
Hasland61 8625 8605 8
Barrow Hill and New Whittington57 10529 11599 9
Holmebrook40 14567 9513 13
Loundsley Green47 12519 12535 11
Old Whittington47 11519 13513 12
Brimington South41 13475 14479 14
Brimington North34 16383 16434 15
Lowgates and Woodthorpe38 15419 15434 16
West23 18252 17241 17
Linacre23 17144 19166 19
Walton21 19162 18199 18

Dunston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202525
January 202529
December 202429
November 202426
October 202427
September 202431
August 202426
July 202426
June 202490
May 202437
April 202433

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 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
April 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Dunston in March 2025

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

1. Ullswater Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
2. Devonshire Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Buttermere Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Monkwood Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kipling Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Keats Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ennerdale Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Coniston Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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