Crime in Chesterfield: statistics, rates and trends
10,309 crimes were recorded in Chesterfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chesterfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Chesterfield
- Types of crime in Chesterfield
- Chesterfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chesterfield
- Streets with the most crime in Chesterfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chesterfield
- Demographics of Chesterfield
- Questions about crime in Chesterfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (4,156), anti-social behaviour (1,608) and shoplifting (964) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 107th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Chesterfield | Chesterfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 10,309 | 12,900 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.1 | 121.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 76,330 | 106,045 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chesterfield peaked in the year to August 2020 (10,652 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (8,434). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 10,309 | 135.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 9,844 | 129.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 10,527 | 137.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 10,499 | 137.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 10,078 | 132.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 10,382 | 136.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 10,652 | 139.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 9,738 | 127.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 8,434 | 110.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 945 |
| July 2026 | 900 |
| June 2026 | 889 |
| May 2026 | 770 |
| April 2026 | 832 |
| March 2026 | 965 |
| February 2026 | 750 |
| January 2026 | 916 |
| December 2025 | 838 |
| November 2025 | 862 |
| October 2025 | 849 |
| September 2025 | 793 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chesterfield recorded notably more public order (83% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (59% above the national rate) and shoplifting (49% above the national rate), and notably less bicycle theft (48% below) and theft from the person (38% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 54 to 116 and vehicle crime rose from 293 to 358.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4,156 | 54.4 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,608 | 21.1 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 964 | 12.6 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Public order | 931 | 12.2 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 653 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 519 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 358 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +22% |
| Burglary | 312 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Drugs | 298 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +7% |
| Other crime | 178 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Robbery | 116 | 1.5 | 1.4 | +115% |
| Possession of weapons | 104 | 1.4 | 1.0 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 79 | 1.0 | 1.7 | +13% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimington | 895 | 76.4 | -43% |
| Wingerworth | 315 | 37.5 | -72% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 886 | 67.9 | -50% |
| Dronfield | 944 | 44.4 | -67% |
| North Wingfield and Holmewood | 1,087 | 101.5 | -25% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 591 | 79.0 | -41% |
| Clay Cross | 847 | 133.1 | -1% |
| Bolsover | 1,044 | 97.7 | -28% |
Of the 11 areas within Chesterfield, Spire had the highest crime rate (395.8 per 1,000) and Walton the lowest (32.9), 12 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spire | Neighbourhood | 8,122 | 3,215 | 395.8 |
| Whittington Moor | Neighbourhood | 6,194 | 1,271 | 205.2 |
| Rother | Neighbourhood | 6,507 | 1,195 | 183.6 |
| Brampton East & Boythorpe | Neighbourhood | 5,959 | 704 | 118.1 |
| Dunston | Neighbourhood | 8,112 | 819 | 101.0 |
| Linacre | Neighbourhood | 5,081 | 488 | 96.0 |
| Whittington | Neighbourhood | 8,542 | 756 | 88.5 |
| Hasland | Neighbourhood | 9,018 | 780 | 86.5 |
| Brampton West & Loundsley Green | Neighbourhood | 6,299 | 418 | 66.4 |
| Brockwell | Neighbourhood | 5,932 | 391 | 65.9 |
| Walton | Neighbourhood | 6,503 | 214 | 32.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Chesterfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (676).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 676 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 613 |
| On or near Supermarket | 594 |
| On or near Cavendish Street | 354 |
| On or near Hospital | 265 |
| On or near New Square | 205 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 168 |
| On or near South Place | 126 |
| On or near St Mary'S Gate | 122 |
| On or near Lower Grove Road | 95 |
Of the 8,701 crimes in Chesterfield with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,608 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3,433 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,608 | 30.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 1,014 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 537 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 406 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 291 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 246 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 60 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 34 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chesterfield has an estimated population of 76,330 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (26%, against 22%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chesterfield average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chesterfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Chesterfield a safe place to live?
Chesterfield recorded 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 107th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Chesterfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 4,156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,608).
Is crime in Chesterfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chesterfield was up 5% on the year before: 10,309 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 9,844 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chesterfield?
About 76,330 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chesterfield?
Chesterfield 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.