Crime Rate in St Helen's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Helen's

The total recorded crimes in St Helen's, Chesterfield, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Helen's crime rate of 5.46 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 St Helen's, encompassing approximately 10,069 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-35.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
St Helen's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rhodes Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Brindley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Flamsteed Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is St Helen's?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, St Helen's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 690 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, St Helen's witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, St Helen's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 742 crimes compared to 726. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Helen's witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chesterfield, St Helen's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Helen's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Helen's has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 9th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total St Helen's crimes were 690. The crime rate of St Helen's in 2024 was 68.53 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Helen's were around 742 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.69 (year) or 6.14 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Helen's)CrimesRank (St Helen's)CrimesRank (St Helen's)
St Leonard's233 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston80 2958 21,066 2
Rother69 4844 31,056 3
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook71 3835 4944 4
Moor63 6795 5899 5
Brockwell69 5687 7667 7
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

St Helen's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
October 202414
September 20242
August 202417
July 20247
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202539
March 202550
February 202528
January 202532
December 202436
November 202432
October 202428
September 202436
August 202418
July 202418
June 202436
May 202433

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202518
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Helen's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Helen's postcode area is presented below.

1. Rhodes Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Brindley Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Flamsteed Crescent (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Hazlehurst Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Malson Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Craven Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. St Helen'S Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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