Crime Rate in Lowgates and Woodthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lowgates and Woodthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Lowgates and Woodthorpe, Chesterfield, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lowgates and Woodthorpe crime rate of 21.38 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 Lowgates and Woodthorpe, encompassing approximately 1,964 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Lowgates and Woodthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ralph Road with total crimes: 4
  • B6419 with total crimes: 3
  • Tudor Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lowgates and Woodthorpe?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Lowgates and Woodthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 419 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lowgates and Woodthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Lowgates and Woodthorpe had fewer crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 434 crimes compared to 726. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lowgates and Woodthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lowgates and Woodthorpe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lowgates and Woodthorpe has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 21.38 ranking 14th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total Lowgates and Woodthorpe crimes were 419. The crime rate of Lowgates and Woodthorpe in 2024 was 213.31 (year) or 17.78 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lowgates and Woodthorpe were around 434 crimes with yearly crime rate of 220.94 (year) or 18.41 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lowgates and Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Lowgates and Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Lowgates and Woodthorpe)
St Leonard's217 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston63 3958 21,066 2
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
Brimington North29 17383 16434 15
West33 16252 17241 17
Walton13 18162 18199 18
Linacre12 19144 19166 19

Lowgates and Woodthorpe 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202523
May 202521
April 202515
March 202524
February 202516
January 202520
December 202417
November 202416
October 202426
September 202419
August 202427

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Lowgates and Woodthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Ralph Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. B6419 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tudor Street (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Seymour Link Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Woodthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Colliery Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Barrow Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wateringbury Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hillside Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Derwent View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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