Crime in Chesterfield district: statistics, rates and trends

12,820 crimes were recorded in Chesterfield district in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 5,319 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Chesterfield district has the 49th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chesterfield district was highest in the year to July 2020 (13,841 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (10,927). Over the whole period it rose 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chesterfield district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.

The largest increases were in robbery (+94%) and bicycle theft (+50%). The largest falls were in other theft (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chesterfield district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chesterfield district recorded 5,319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chesterfield district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chesterfield district recorded 2,098 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chesterfield district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chesterfield district recorded 1,129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chesterfield district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chesterfield district recorded 1,016 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chesterfield district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chesterfield district recorded 860 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chesterfield district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chesterfield district recorded 645 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chesterfield district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chesterfield district recorded 446 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chesterfield district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chesterfield district recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chesterfield district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chesterfield district recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chesterfield district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chesterfield district recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Chesterfield district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chesterfield district recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chesterfield district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chesterfield district recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chesterfield district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chesterfield district recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chesterfield district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chesterfield district recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Chesterfield district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chesterfield district.

21 areas within Chesterfield district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Spire had the highest rate (399.0 per 1,000) and Walton the lowest (32.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chesterfield district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chesterfield district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Chesterfield district has an estimated population of 106,045. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chesterfield district sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chesterfield district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.