Crime Rate in Walton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton

The total recorded crimes in Walton, Chesterfield, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton crime rate of 0.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Walton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fisher Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Hospital with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Walton has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 1.56 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)
St Leonard's233 13,301 13,117 1
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
Linacre16 19144 19166 19

Walton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
May 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
December 20246
November 20244
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Walton in May 2025

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

1. Fisher Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Davian Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Keilder Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Richmond Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wentworth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lancelot Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Walgrove Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ashdown Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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