Crime Rate in Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rother

The total recorded crimes in Rother, Chesterfield, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rother crime rate of 4.30 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birchwood Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Wardlow Close with total crimes: 4
  • St Augustines Crescent with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Rother has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 4.30 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.

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

Rother 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202530
May 202537
April 202527
March 202548
February 202536
January 202544
December 202432
November 202435
October 202435
September 202423
August 202435

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20249
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 202514
April 20258
March 20259
February 202516
January 20254
December 20245
October 202412
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20253
October 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Rother in July 2025

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

1. Birchwood Crescent (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Wardlow Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. St Augustines Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. St Augustines Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Kingsley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Chertsey Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chepstow Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Burns Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Church Street South (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Melling Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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