Crime Rate in Linacre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linacre

The total recorded crimes in Linacre, Chesterfield, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linacre crime rate of 0.35 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 Linacre, encompassing approximately 46,353 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Linacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pearson Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Woodnook Close with total crimes: 4
  • Longfield Grange with total crimes: 3

How safe is Linacre?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Linacre demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 144 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Linacre recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Linacre had fewer crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 166 crimes compared to 726. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Linacre recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Linacre Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Linacre has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 19th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total Linacre crimes were 144. The crime rate of Linacre in 2024 was 67.16 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Linacre were around 166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.70 (year) or 5.64 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Linacre)CrimesRank (Linacre)CrimesRank (Linacre)
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
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

Linacre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 202510
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 202413
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
June 20244

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Linacre in May 2025

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

1. Pearson Croft (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodnook Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Longfield Grange (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Water Meadow Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Old House Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Helmsley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bretby Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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