Crime Rate in West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West

The total recorded crimes in West, Chesterfield, UK in February 2026 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 0.48 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Lane West with total crimes: 1
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1
  • Baycliff Drive with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)
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
WaltonNA NA162 18199 18
LinacreNA NA144 19166 19

West 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202615
December 202513
November 202511
October 20257
September 20253
August 20256
July 202518
June 20254
May 20259
April 202513
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 5 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
January 20261
October 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
October 20251
September 20256
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20257
August 20258
July 20254
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
July 20252
May 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
December 20251

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 202516
October 20252
September 20251
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
August 20251

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
July 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations West in February 2026

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

1. Chapel Lane West (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Baycliff Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. St Crispin Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ashgate Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Inkerman Cottages (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hucknall Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Dell (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Somersall Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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