Crime Rate in Linacre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Linacre

The total recorded crimes in Linacre, Chesterfield, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Linacre crime rate of 0.50 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Linacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Farm Close with total crimes: 3
  • Helmsley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pearson Croft 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Linacre has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chesterfield)CrimesRank (Chesterfield)CrimesRank (Chesterfield)
St Leonard's288 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston87 4958 21,066 2
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
Walton21 19162 18199 18

Linacre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 202413
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20244

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Green Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Helmsley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pearson Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Woodnook Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Longfield Grange (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thorne Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eyre Chapel Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stoops Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Moorhay Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Meadow Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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