Crime Rate in West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West

The total recorded crimes in West, Chesterfield, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 0.63 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Old Pheasant Court with total crimes: 4
  • Chiltern Close 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 areas in the Chesterfield.

    • 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 areas in the Chesterfield.

  • 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 May 2025 the West has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)
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
Walton23 17162 18199 18
Linacre16 19144 19166 19

West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 202413
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 14 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
April 20253
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Old Pheasant Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chiltern Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ash Vale (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Chapel Lane West (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Dell (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Vincent Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Storrs Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. South Lodge Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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