Crime Rate in Old Whittington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Whittington

The total recorded crimes in Old Whittington, Chesterfield, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Whittington crime rate of 9.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Old Whittington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gipsy Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Green Street with total crimes: 6
  • Danby Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Old Whittington has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 9.27 ranking 13th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Whittington)CrimesRank (Old Whittington)CrimesRank (Old Whittington)
St Leonard's217 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston63 3958 21,066 2
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook73 2835 4944 4
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
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

Old Whittington 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202515
April 202511
March 202510
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 20259
April 202512
March 202516
February 202519
January 202519
December 202412
November 20247
October 202422
September 202415
August 202423

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242

High Crime Locations Old Whittington in July 2025

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

1. Gipsy Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Green Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Danby Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Mary Ann Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Carrwood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ashleigh Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Howard Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Layton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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