Crime Rate in Walton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton

The total recorded crimes in Walton, Chesterfield, UK in February 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton crime rate of 0.52 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 Walton, encompassing approximately 25,035 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashdown Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Fisher Close with total crimes: 1
  • Keilder Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is Walton?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, Walton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 162 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Walton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

    • In 2023, Walton had fewer crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 199 crimes compared to 726. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Walton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Chesterfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chesterfield, Walton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Walton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Walton crimes were 162. The crime rate of Walton in 2024 was 25.80 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walton were around 199 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.65 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)
St Leonard'sNA NA3,301 13,117 1
DunstonNA NA958 21,066 2
RotherNA NA844 31,056 3
Middlecroft and PoolsbrookNA NA835 4944 4
MoorNA NA795 5899 5
St Helen'sNA NA690 6742 6
BrockwellNA NA687 7667 7
HaslandNA NA625 8605 8
Barrow Hill and New WhittingtonNA NA529 11599 9
HolmebrookNA NA567 9513 13
Hollingwood and InkersallNA NA530 10585 10
Loundsley GreenNA NA519 12535 11
Old WhittingtonNA NA519 13513 12
Brimington SouthNA NA475 14479 14
Brimington NorthNA NA383 16434 15
Lowgates and WoodthorpeNA NA419 15434 16
WestNA NA252 17241 17
LinacreNA NA144 19166 19

Walton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20264
December 20251
November 20257
October 20253
September 20255
August 202512
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
March 20251

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20256
September 20254
August 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20255
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
October 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 202510
October 20251
September 20251
May 20253
February 20252

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253

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

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251

High Crime Locations Walton in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Walton postcode area is presented below.

1. Ashdown Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Fisher Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Keilder Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Walton Fields Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Raneld Mount (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blyth Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Lindrick Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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