Crime Rate in Rother: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rother

The total recorded crimes in Rother, Chesterfield, UK in February 2026 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rother crime rate of 4.51 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Rother Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Street South with total crimes: 6
  • Carlyon Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Birchwood Crescent with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)CrimesRank (Rother)
St Leonard'sNA NA3,301 13,117 1
DunstonNA NA958 21,066 2
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
Old WhittingtonNA NA519 13513 12
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

Rother 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 34 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 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.

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. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202642
December 202550
November 202542
October 202534
September 202549
August 202535
July 202537
June 202530
May 202537
April 202527
March 202548
February 202536

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20257
November 20256
October 202514
September 202512
August 20259
July 20256
June 202513
May 202514
April 20258
March 20259
February 202516

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20254
October 20259
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20257
November 20259
October 20258
September 20253
August 202510
July 20252
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
October 20254
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20263
December 20256
November 202511
October 20257
September 202510
August 20253
July 20255
June 202513
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
June 20251

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 202512
February 20253

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251

High Crime Locations Rother in February 2026

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

1. Church Street South (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Carlyon Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Birchwood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Frinton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Wardlow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. St Augustines Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bacons Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chertsey Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Melling Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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