Crime in Brimington: statistics, rates and trends
895 crimes were recorded in Brimington in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brimington at a glance
- Crime trends in Brimington
- Types of crime in Brimington
- Brimington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brimington
- Streets with the most crime in Brimington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brimington
- Demographics of Brimington
- Questions about crime in Brimington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (496), public order (97) and anti-social behaviour (96) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 677th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brimington | Chesterfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 895 | 12,900 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.4 | 121.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,716 | 106,045 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brimington peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,018 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (602). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 49%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 895 | 76.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 854 | 72.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 883 | 75.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 851 | 72.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 830 | 70.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,018 | 86.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 933 | 79.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 868 | 74.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 602 | 51.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 38 to 49 and public order rose from 81 to 97, while anti-social behaviour fell from 149 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 496 | 42.3 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Public order | 97 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 8.2 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Brimington; the highest is Chesterfield (135.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Wingerworth (37.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brimington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 886 | 67.9 | -11% |
| Chesterfield | 10,309 | 135.1 | +77% |
| Wingerworth | 315 | 37.5 | -51% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 591 | 79.0 | +3% |
| Bolsover | 1,044 | 97.7 | +28% |
| North Wingfield and Holmewood | 1,087 | 101.5 | +33% |
| Dronfield | 944 | 44.4 | -42% |
| Clowne | 725 | 85.2 | +11% |
Of the 3 areas within Brimington, Sutton had the highest crime rate (104.3 per 1,000) and Brimington North the lowest (69.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton | Neighbourhood | 4,219 | 440 | 104.3 |
| Brimington South | Neighbourhood | 6,284 | 502 | 79.9 |
| Brimington North | Neighbourhood | 4,285 | 296 | 69.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Brimington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Side” (167).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Side | 167 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Grove Way | 25 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 20 |
| On or near Cornwall Drive | 19 |
| On or near Devonshire Street | 17 |
| On or near Top Road | 16 |
| On or near Cornwall Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Cross Street | 15 |
| On or near Foljambe Road | 15 |
Of the 799 crimes in Brimington with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 447 | 55.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 154 | 19.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Brimington has an estimated population of 11,716 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brimington average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brimington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brimington a safe place to live?
Brimington recorded 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 677th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brimington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 496 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (97).
Is crime in Brimington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brimington was up 5% on the year before: 895 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 854 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brimington?
About 11,716 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brimington?
Brimington is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.