Crime Rate in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook

The total recorded crimes in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook, Chesterfield, UK in July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middlecroft and Poolsbrook crime rate of 11.05 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 Middlecroft and Poolsbrook, encompassing approximately 6,608 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poolsbrook View with total crimes: 8
  • College Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Westwood Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Middlecroft and Poolsbrook?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Middlecroft and Poolsbrook reported a higher crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 835 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Middlecroft and Poolsbrook witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Middlecroft and Poolsbrook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 944 crimes compared to 726. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Middlecroft and Poolsbrook witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chesterfield, Middlecroft and Poolsbrook has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Middlecroft and Poolsbrook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Middlecroft and Poolsbrook has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 11.05 ranking 2th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total Middlecroft and Poolsbrook crimes were 835. The crime rate of Middlecroft and Poolsbrook in 2024 was 126.35 (year) or 10.53 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Middlecroft and Poolsbrook were around 944 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.85 (year) or 11.90 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Middlecroft and Poolsbrook)CrimesRank (Middlecroft and Poolsbrook)CrimesRank (Middlecroft and Poolsbrook)
St Leonard's217 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston63 3958 21,066 2
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
Lowgates and Woodthorpe42 14419 15434 16
Brimington North29 17383 16434 15
West33 16252 17241 17
Walton13 18162 18199 18
Linacre12 19144 19166 19

Middlecroft and Poolsbrook 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 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202520
May 202529
April 202530
March 202542
February 202525
January 202522
December 202425
November 202424
October 202438
September 202433
August 202420

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202516
May 202512
April 202516
March 202519
February 202520
January 20257
December 202417
October 202426
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20255
May 20258
April 20255
March 202520
February 20252
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20258
April 202510
March 202519
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 202415
August 20248

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Middlecroft and Poolsbrook in July 2025

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

1. Poolsbrook View (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. College Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
3. Westwood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Barnfield Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Duke Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Darley Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Kentmere Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chadwick Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Devonshire Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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