Crime Rate in Holmebrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holmebrook

The total recorded crimes in Holmebrook, Chesterfield, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holmebrook crime rate of 3.16 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 Holmebrook, encompassing approximately 12,673 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Holmebrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Hall Road with total crimes: 6
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Boythorpe Mount with total crimes: 4

How safe is Holmebrook?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Holmebrook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 567 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Holmebrook witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Holmebrook had fewer crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 513 crimes compared to 726. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Holmebrook recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holmebrook Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Holmebrook has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.16 ranking 14th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total Holmebrook crimes were 567. The crime rate of Holmebrook in 2024 was 44.74 (year) or 3.73 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holmebrook were around 513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.48 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holmebrook)CrimesRank (Holmebrook)CrimesRank (Holmebrook)
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
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

Holmebrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202518
February 202516
January 202519
December 202420
November 202422
October 202413
September 202417
August 202417
July 202423
June 202454
May 202416

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
October 20241
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 202430

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Holmebrook in May 2025

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

1. New Hall Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Central Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Boythorpe Mount (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Tap Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Clarence Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alma Street West (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A619 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Walton Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Walgrove Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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