The total recorded crimes in Walton, Chesterfield, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton crime rate of 0.84 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 cities.
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 cities.
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.
In March 2025 the Walton has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.60 ranking 19th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK
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.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Chesterfield) | Crimes | Rank (Chesterfield) | Crimes | Rank (Chesterfield) | |
| St Leonard's | 288 | 1 | 3,301 | 1 | 3,117 | 1 |
| Dunston | 87 | 4 | 958 | 2 | 1,066 | 2 |
| Middlecroft and Poolsbrook | 117 | 2 | 835 | 4 | 944 | 4 |
| Rother | 97 | 3 | 844 | 3 | 1,056 | 3 |
| Moor | 69 | 6 | 795 | 5 | 899 | 5 |
| St Helen's | 81 | 5 | 690 | 6 | 742 | 6 |
| Brockwell | 58 | 9 | 687 | 7 | 667 | 7 |
| Hollingwood and Inkersall | 63 | 7 | 530 | 10 | 585 | 10 |
| Hasland | 61 | 8 | 625 | 8 | 605 | 8 |
| Barrow Hill and New Whittington | 57 | 10 | 529 | 11 | 599 | 9 |
| Holmebrook | 40 | 14 | 567 | 9 | 513 | 13 |
| Loundsley Green | 47 | 12 | 519 | 12 | 535 | 11 |
| Old Whittington | 47 | 11 | 519 | 13 | 513 | 12 |
| Brimington South | 41 | 13 | 475 | 14 | 479 | 14 |
| Brimington North | 34 | 16 | 383 | 16 | 434 | 15 |
| Lowgates and Woodthorpe | 38 | 15 | 419 | 15 | 434 | 16 |
| West | 23 | 18 | 252 | 17 | 241 | 17 |
| Linacre | 23 | 17 | 144 | 19 | 166 | 19 |
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.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Walton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |