Crime Rate in St Leonard's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Leonard's

The total recorded crimes in St Leonard's, Chesterfield, UK in March 2025 are around 288 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Leonard's crime rate of 15.63 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 Leonard's, encompassing approximately 18,423 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (50) incidents (61.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
St Leonard's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 57
  • New Square with total crimes: 34
  • Cavendish Street with total crimes: 30

How safe is St Leonard's?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, St Leonard's reported a higher crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 3,301 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Leonard's witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Leonard's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 3,117 crimes compared to 726. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Leonard's witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Leonard's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Leonard's has recorded 288 crimes with crime rate of 15.63 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total St Leonard's crimes were 3,301. The crime rate of St Leonard's in 2024 was 179.17 (year) or 14.93 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Leonard's were around 3,117 crimes with yearly crime rate of 169.18 (year) or 14.10 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chesterfield)CrimesRank (Chesterfield)CrimesRank (Chesterfield)
Dunston87 4958 21,066 2
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook117 2835 4944 4
Rother97 3844 31,056 3
Moor69 6795 5899 5
St Helen's81 5690 6742 6
Brockwell58 9687 7667 7
Hollingwood and Inkersall63 7530 10585 10
Hasland61 8625 8605 8
Barrow Hill and New Whittington57 10529 11599 9
Holmebrook40 14567 9513 13
Loundsley Green47 12519 12535 11
Old Whittington47 11519 13513 12
Brimington South41 13475 14479 14
Brimington North34 16383 16434 15
Lowgates and Woodthorpe38 15419 15434 16
West23 18252 17241 17
Linacre23 17144 19166 19
Walton21 19162 18199 18

St Leonard's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (105 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (200 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (144 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (68 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 597 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202531
January 202528
December 202442
October 202444
September 202444
August 202442
July 202452
June 2024144
May 202468
April 202452

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 202518
December 202419
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413
July 202411
June 202432
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202515
January 202511
December 202414
November 202419
October 202420
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202424
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 436 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202534
January 202540
December 202435
November 202431
October 202439
September 202434
August 202430
July 202438
June 202464
May 202429
April 202431

A total of 590 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202540
January 202526
December 202438
November 202452
October 202447
September 202435
August 202453
July 202436
June 2024136
May 202449
April 202443

A total of 1177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025105
February 202577
January 202593
December 202479
November 202492
October 202478
September 202478
August 202496
July 202490
June 2024200
May 2024104
April 202485

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Leonard's in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total57
Violence and sexual offences38
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. New Square (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs4
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Other crime1
3. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
6. South Place (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. St Mary'S Gate (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
9. Camlough Walk (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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