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 July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Helen's crime rate of 4.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
St Helen's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flamsteed Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Homeport Mews 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 July 2025 the St Helen's has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Helen's)CrimesRank (St Helen's)CrimesRank (St Helen's)
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
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

St Helen's 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202526
May 202525
April 202539
March 202550
February 202528
January 202532
December 202436
November 202432
October 202428
September 202436
August 202418

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20259
April 202515
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
October 202414
September 20242
August 202417

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20252
April 202518
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations St Helen's in July 2025

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

1. Flamsteed Crescent (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Homeport Mews (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gloucester Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Brindley Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Selhurst Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Newland Dale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rhodes Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Higher Albert Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Trinity Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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