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 May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middlecroft and Poolsbrook crime rate of 10.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnfield Close with total crimes: 13
  • Market Street with total crimes: 11
  • Darley Close 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 May 2025 the Middlecroft and Poolsbrook has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 10.74 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Middlecroft and Poolsbrook)CrimesRank (Middlecroft and Poolsbrook)CrimesRank (Middlecroft and Poolsbrook)
St Leonard's233 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston80 2958 21,066 2
Rother69 4844 31,056 3
Moor63 6795 5899 5
Brockwell69 5687 7667 7
St Helen's55 9690 6742 6
Hollingwood and Inkersall56 7530 10585 10
Hasland55 8625 8605 8
Barrow Hill and New Whittington48 10529 11599 9
Holmebrook40 14567 9513 13
Loundsley Green48 11519 12535 11
Old Whittington43 13519 13513 12
Brimington South43 12475 14479 14
Brimington North37 16383 16434 15
Lowgates and Woodthorpe38 15419 15434 16
West21 18252 17241 17
Walton23 17162 18199 18
Linacre16 19144 19166 19

Middlecroft and Poolsbrook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202519
February 202520
January 20257
December 202417
October 202426
September 202417
August 202411
July 202416
June 202434
May 202414

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202542
February 202525
January 202522
December 202425
November 202424
October 202438
September 202433
August 202420
July 202424
June 202464
May 202428

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202519
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 202415
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Middlecroft and Poolsbrook in May 2025

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

1. Barnfield Close (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
3. Darley Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Poolsbrook View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Chadwick Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Devonshire Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chatsworth Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Haddon Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Burbage Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Musard Place (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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