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 July 2025 are around 217 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Leonard's crime rate of 11.78 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-14.94% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
St Leonard's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Street with total crimes: 25
  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area 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 July 2025 the St Leonard's has recorded 217 crimes with crime rate of 11.78 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Leonard's)CrimesRank (St Leonard's)CrimesRank (St Leonard's)
Dunston63 3958 21,066 2
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook73 2835 4944 4
Rother62 4844 31,056 3
Moor46 11795 5899 5
Brockwell62 5687 7667 7
St Helen's49 9690 6742 6
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 Leonard'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 74 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 446 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202534
May 202546
April 202546
March 202550
February 202531
January 202528
December 202442
October 202444
September 202444
August 202442

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 202514
February 20252
January 20259
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 385 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202533
May 202533
April 202518
March 202531
February 202534
January 202540
December 202435
November 202431
October 202439
September 202434
August 202430

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 990 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202587
May 202568
April 202563
March 2025105
February 202577
January 202593
December 202479
November 202492
October 202478
September 202478
August 202496

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20257
April 202510
March 202516
February 20259
January 202518
December 202419
November 202415
October 202410
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202519
April 202518
March 202511
February 202515
January 202511
December 202414
November 202419
October 202420
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 474 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St Leonard's in July 2025

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

1. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. New Square (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. St Mary'S Gate (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
8. South Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. New Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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