Crime Rate in Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rother

The total recorded crimes in Rother, Chesterfield, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rother crime rate of 4.79 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 Rother, encompassing approximately 14,408 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street South with total crimes: 9
  • Frinton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Birchwood Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Rother?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Rother reported a higher crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 844 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rother witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Rother experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 1,056 crimes compared to 726. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rother witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rother Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rother has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 4th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total Rother crimes were 844. The crime rate of Rother in 2024 was 58.58 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rother were around 1,056 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.29 (year) or 6.11 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)
St Leonard's233 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston80 2958 21,066 2
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook71 3835 4944 4
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

Rother Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 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 (48 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 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 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 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 (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 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 (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202527
March 202548
February 202536
January 202544
December 202432
November 202435
October 202435
September 202423
August 202435
July 202433
June 202486
May 202430

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20259
February 202516
January 20254
December 20245
October 202412
September 202417
August 202419
July 202416
June 202440
May 202412

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245
July 202413
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 202512
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
October 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 3 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
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Rother in May 2025

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

1. Church Street South (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Frinton Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Birchwood Crescent (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Melling Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Emmetfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Devizes Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Staunton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sitwell Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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