Crime in Staveley (Chesterfield): statistics, rates and trends
904 crimes were recorded in Staveley (Chesterfield) in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Staveley (Chesterfield) at a glance
- Crime trends in Staveley (Chesterfield)
- Types of crime in Staveley (Chesterfield)
- Staveley (Chesterfield) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Staveley (Chesterfield)
- Streets with the most crime in Staveley (Chesterfield)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Staveley (Chesterfield)
- Population and deprivation in Staveley (Chesterfield)
- Questions about crime in Staveley (Chesterfield)
- About this data
904 crimes were recorded in Staveley (Chesterfield) in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 454 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Staveley (Chesterfield) has the 806th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Staveley (Chesterfield) | Chesterfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 904 | 12,820 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.2 | 120.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,057 | 106,045 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Staveley (Chesterfield) was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,232 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (904). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 904 | 69.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 989 | 75.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,003 | 76.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,077 | 82.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,132 | 86.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,232 | 94.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,155 | 88.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,050 | 80.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 964 | 73.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Staveley (Chesterfield) 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 other theft (+14%) and vehicle crime (+11%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-31%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 454 | 34.8 | 1.02 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 10.6 | 0.69 | -23% |
| Public order | 64 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -8% |
| Other theft | 48 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +11% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.5 | 0.71 | +6% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.5 | 0.73 | -31% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +367% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.47 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -20% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 50.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 17 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 up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 367% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 5 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 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Staveley (Chesterfield)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Staveley (Chesterfield), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Staveley (Chesterfield).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Staveley (Chesterfield) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimington | 903 | 77.1 | +11% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 587 | 78.5 | +13% |
| Bolsover | 1,072 | 100.3 | +45% |
| Chesterfield | 10,218 | 133.9 | +93% |
| Clowne | 734 | 86.2 | +25% |
| Killamarsh | 451 | 55.6 | -20% |
| Wingerworth | 306 | 36.5 | -47% |
| North Wingfield and Holmewood | 1,099 | 102.7 | +48% |
3 areas within Staveley (Chesterfield), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Staveley Central had the highest rate (136.2 per 1,000) and Staveley South the lowest (63.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley Central | Neighbourhood | 6,637 | 904 | 136.2 |
| Staveley North | Neighbourhood | 4,890 | 484 | 99.0 |
| Staveley South | Neighbourhood | 7,680 | 488 | 63.5 |
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 Staveley (Chesterfield) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pullman Close | 43 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 39 |
| On or near Burbage Road | 31 |
| On or near Ralph Road | 25 |
| On or near Frecheville Street | 23 |
| On or near Chadwick Court | 22 |
| On or near Bond Street | 20 |
| On or near Manifold Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Cavendish Street | 16 |
| On or near Wharf Lane | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Staveley (Chesterfield) 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 366 | 40.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 169 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 138 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Staveley (Chesterfield) has an estimated population of 13,057. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Staveley (Chesterfield) sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Staveley (Chesterfield) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.3% |
Is Staveley (Chesterfield) a safe place to live?
Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Staveley (Chesterfield)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 454 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (138).
Is crime in Staveley (Chesterfield) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Staveley (Chesterfield) was down 9% on the year before: 904 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 989 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Staveley (Chesterfield)?
Staveley (Chesterfield) is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Staveley (Chesterfield). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.