Crime Rate in West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West

The total recorded crimes in West, Chesterfield, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 0.69 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 West, encompassing approximately 33,370 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Pheasant Court with total crimes: 3
  • Ash Tree Close with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard View Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is West?

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

  • Relative to Chesterfield:

    • In 2024, West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chesterfield average, with 252 crimes compared to 697.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, West had fewer crimes than the Chesterfield average, with 241 crimes compared to 726. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 0.27 ranking 18th out of 18 in the Chesterfield, UK

In 2024, the total West crimes were 252. The crime rate of West in 2024 was 17.62 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in West were around 241 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.18 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Chesterfield.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chesterfield)CrimesRank (Chesterfield)CrimesRank (Chesterfield)
St Leonard's288 13,301 13,117 1
Dunston87 4958 21,066 2
Middlecroft and Poolsbrook117 2835 4944 4
Rother97 3844 31,056 3
Moor69 6795 5899 5
St Helen's81 5690 6742 6
Brockwell58 9687 7667 7
Hollingwood and Inkersall63 7530 10585 10
Hasland61 8625 8605 8
Barrow Hill and New Whittington57 10529 11599 9
Holmebrook40 14567 9513 13
Loundsley Green47 12519 12535 11
Old Whittington47 11519 13513 12
Brimington South41 13475 14479 14
Brimington North34 16383 16434 15
Lowgates and Woodthorpe38 15419 15434 16
Linacre23 17144 19166 19
Walton21 19162 18199 18

West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247
April 202413

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
August 20241
June 202414
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations West in March 2025

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

1. Old Pheasant Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ash Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Orchard View Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Westfield Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Church View (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Cuttholme Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hucknall Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Somersall Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Westbrook Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ashgate Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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