Crime in Chestfield: statistics, rates and trends

311 crimes were recorded in Chestfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 87 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chestfield has the 3,207th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chestfield was highest in the year to July 2020 (449 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (281). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 Chestfield 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+50%) and shoplifting (+40%).

The largest falls were in public order (-62%) and violence and sexual offences (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chestfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chestfield recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chestfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chestfield recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chestfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chestfield recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chestfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chestfield recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chestfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chestfield recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chestfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chestfield recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chestfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chestfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chestfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chestfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chestfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chestfield recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chestfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chestfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chestfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chestfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Chestfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chestfield 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.

Chestfield has an estimated population of 6,792. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chestfield sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. 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 Chestfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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