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 May 2025 are around 233 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Leonard's crime rate of 12.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (7.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-2.70% decrease)
St Leonard's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Street with total crimes: 29
  • New Square with total crimes: 25
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22

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 areas in the Chesterfield.

    • 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 areas in the Chesterfield.

  • 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 May 2025 the St Leonard's has recorded 233 crimes with crime rate of 12.65 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Leonard's)CrimesRank (St Leonard's)CrimesRank (St Leonard's)
Dunston80 2958 21,066 2
Rother69 4844 31,056 3
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook71 3835 4944 4
Moor63 6795 5899 5
Brockwell69 5687 7667 7
St Helen's55 9690 6742 6
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 Leonard's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202563
March 2025105
February 202577
January 202593
December 202479
November 202492
October 202478
September 202478
August 202496
July 202490
June 2024200
May 2024104

A total of 637 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202546
March 202550
February 202531
January 202528
December 202442
October 202444
September 202444
August 202442
July 202452
June 2024144
May 202468

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202511
February 202515
January 202511
December 202414
November 202419
October 202420
September 202412
August 202413
July 202413
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202516
February 20259
January 202518
December 202419
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413
July 202411
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
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 456 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202518
March 202531
February 202534
January 202540
December 202435
November 202431
October 202439
September 202434
August 202430
July 202438
June 202464
May 202429

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202514
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 620 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202537
March 202535
February 202540
January 202526
December 202438
November 202452
October 202447
September 202435
August 202453
July 202436
June 2024136
May 202449

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total29
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
2. New Square (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. St Mary'S Gate (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Byron Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jaw Bones Hill (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Maynard Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1

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