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 March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lowgates and Woodthorpe crime rate of 19.35 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 Lowgates and Woodthorpe, encompassing approximately 1,964 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Lowgates and Woodthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ralph Road with total crimes: 6
  • B6053 with total crimes: 4
  • Bent Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lowgates and Woodthorpe has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 19.35 ranking 15th 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.

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
West23 18252 17241 17
Linacre23 17144 19166 19
Walton21 19162 18199 18

Lowgates and Woodthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202516
January 202520
December 202417
November 202416
October 202426
September 202419
August 202427
July 202418
June 202426
May 202424
April 202410

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20242
May 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
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lowgates and Woodthorpe in March 2025

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

1. Ralph Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. B6053 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Bent Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Woodthorpe Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barrow Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Whitehead Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Willow Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
8. Wickins Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. B6419 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Gisborne Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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