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 February 2026 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lowgates and Woodthorpe crime rate of 14.25 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lowgates and Woodthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pullman Close with total crimes: 4
  • Barrow Street with total crimes: 3
  • A619 with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lowgates and Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Lowgates and Woodthorpe)CrimesRank (Lowgates and Woodthorpe)
St Leonard'sNA NA3,301 13,117 1
DunstonNA NA958 21,066 2
RotherNA NA844 31,056 3
Middlecroft and PoolsbrookNA NA835 4944 4
MoorNA NA795 5899 5
St Helen'sNA NA690 6742 6
BrockwellNA NA687 7667 7
HaslandNA NA625 8605 8
Barrow Hill and New WhittingtonNA NA529 11599 9
HolmebrookNA NA567 9513 13
Hollingwood and InkersallNA NA530 10585 10
Loundsley GreenNA NA519 12535 11
Old WhittingtonNA NA519 13513 12
Brimington SouthNA NA475 14479 14
Brimington NorthNA NA383 16434 15
WestNA NA252 17241 17
WaltonNA NA162 18199 18
LinacreNA NA144 19166 19

Lowgates and Woodthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20255
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202615
December 20258
November 202513
October 202515
September 202521
August 202526
July 202517
June 202523
May 202521
April 202515
March 202524
February 202516

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
June 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
August 20255
July 20258
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
February 20251

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20255
July 202512
June 20253
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
October 20251
September 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Lowgates and Woodthorpe in February 2026

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

1. Pullman Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
2. Barrow Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. A619 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Deepdale Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Hillside Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Corner Pin Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ralph Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whitehead Street (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Valley Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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