Crime Rate in Old Whittington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Whittington

The total recorded crimes in Old Whittington, Chesterfield, UK in February 2026 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Whittington crime rate of 8.41 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 Old Whittington, encompassing approximately 4,637 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Old Whittington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Layton Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Cavendish Street North with total crimes: 4
  • Oak Bank Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Old Whittington?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Old Whittington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 519 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Old Whittington recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Old Whittington had fewer crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 513 crimes compared to 726. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Old Whittington recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Whittington Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Old Whittington crimes were 519. The crime rate of Old Whittington in 2024 was 111.91 (year) or 9.33 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Whittington were around 513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 110.62 (year) or 9.22 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Old Whittington)CrimesRank (Old Whittington)CrimesRank (Old Whittington)
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
Brimington SouthNA NA475 14479 14
Brimington NorthNA NA383 16434 15
Lowgates and WoodthorpeNA NA419 15434 16
WestNA NA252 17241 17
WaltonNA NA162 18199 18
LinacreNA NA144 19166 19

Old Whittington 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

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

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20255
November 20258
October 20256
September 20258
August 202510
July 20259
June 202511
May 202515
April 202511
March 202510
February 202510

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 202619
December 202513
November 202512
October 202519
September 202515
August 202522
July 202520
June 202523
May 20259
April 202512
March 202516
February 202519

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20255
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20253
November 20256
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20253
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
May 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Old Whittington in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Old Whittington postcode area is presented below.

1. Layton Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Cavendish Street North (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Oak Bank Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Danby Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Gipsy Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Henry Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lydford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Carrwood Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Laurence Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ashcroft Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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