Chesterfield Crime Overview
Chesterfield is the most dangerous major town in Derbyshire, and is the 21st most dangerous overall out of Derbyshire's 279 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Chesterfield in 2020 was 82 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Derbyshire's overall crime rate, coming in 11% higher than the Derbyshire rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Chesterfield is the 55th most dangerous major town, and the 909th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2020, Chesterfield was the worst major town in Derbyshire for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.02 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2020 was also a bad month for Chesterfield residents, when it was Derbyshire's most dangerous major town for burglary, recording 32 crimes at a rate of 0.36 per 1,000 residents. Chesterfield recorded 65 reports of criminal damage and arson during December 2020, making its crime rate of 0.73 the worst major town for criminal damage and arson in Derbyshire that month.
The most common crimes in Chesterfield are violence and sexual offences, with 3,034 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 34. This is 7% higher than 2019's figure of 2,815 offences and a difference of 2.45 from 2019's crime rate of 31. Chesterfield's least common crime is robbery, with 42 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 42 crimes.
Compare Chesterfield to other towns and cities
See how Chesterfield shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Chesterfield and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Chesterfield Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Chesterfield This Year
| Chesterfield | Derbyshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 3,572 | 39.92 | 38,431 | 36.26 | 9% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 54 | 0.60 | 927 | 0.87 | 45% safer |
| Burglary | 550 | 6.15 | 4,255 | 4.01 | 35% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 823 | 9.20 | 8,804 | 8.31 | 10% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 245 | 2.74 | 2,540 | 2.40 | 12% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 144 | 1.61 | 2,001 | 1.89 | 17% safer |
| Other Theft | 515 | 5.76 | 5,316 | 5.02 | 13% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 71 | 0.79 | 826 | 0.78 | 1.3% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 707 | 7.90 | 8,342 | 7.87 | 0.38% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 42 | 0.47 | 622 | 0.59 | 26% safer |
| Shoplifting | 662 | 7.40 | 3,856 | 3.64 | 51% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 46 | 0.51 | 476 | 0.45 | 12% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 475 | 5.31 | 4,302 | 4.06 | 24% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,034 | 33.91 | 35,416 | 33.41 | 1.5% more dangerous |
Crime in Chesterfield Compared To Derbyshire
Chesterfield Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 45 | 40 | 37 | 40 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.47 | 0.60 | 0.47 | 0.60 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.83 | 0.95 | 1.6 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.78 | 0.79 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.9 | 2.6 | 7 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.47 | 0.47 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.70 | 0.80 | 1.1 | 0.51 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 13 | 19 | 31 | 34 | Getting worse |
Changes In Chesterfield's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Chesterfield to the UK's Major Cities
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 22% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 6% safer |
| Chesterfield | 82.35 | - |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 1.0% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 4.0% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 4.5% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 15% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 20% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 23% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 38% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 40% more dangerous |
Crime in Chesterfield's Neighbourhoods
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Chesterfield, followed by Newbold in second place, and Boythorpe & Birdholme as the third most dangerous area. Chesterfield's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Ashgate & Brockwell, Brookside & Walton, and Spital & Hasland.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate & Brockwell | 348 | 44 | Seventh |
| Boythorpe & Birdholme | 664 | 101 | Third |
| Brookside & Walton | 242 | 30 | Eighth |
| Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels | 1,918 | 198 | First |
| Loundsley Green & Holme Hall | 576 | 73 | Fourth |
| Newbold | 962 | 126 | Second |
| Old Whittington | 515 | 72 | Fifth |
| Spital & Hasland | 818 | 70 | Sixth |
Chesterfield Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Chesterfield for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Ashgate & Brockwell (149) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (1,031) |
| Bicycle Theft | Brookside & Walton (1) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (19) |
| Burglary | Old Whittington (39) | Boythorpe & Birdholme (63) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Brookside & Walton (27) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (180) |
| Drugs | Brookside & Walton (6) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (116) |
| Other Crime | Brookside & Walton (5) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (26) |
| Other Theft | Ashgate & Brockwell (24) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (124) |
| Possession of Weapons | Brookside & Walton (1) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (17) |
| Public Order | Ashgate & Brockwell (20) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (235) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Spital & Hasland (2) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (20) |
| Shoplifting | Brookside & Walton (3) | Newbold (220) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Brookside & Walton (1) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (24) |
| Vehicle Crime | Boythorpe & Birdholme (24) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (113) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Brookside & Walton (70) | Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels (691) |
Crime in Chesterfield During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Chesterfield change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Chesterfield saw a 500% increase in possession of weapons. Chesterfield saw a large fall in theft from the person during November, when it fell by 83% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -24% | +18% | +98% | +55% | +13% | -34% | -14% | +9% | +27% | +39% |
| Bicycle Theft | +150% | +33% | - | - | -63% | -20% | -50% | +25% | +100% | - |
| Burglary | -26% | -14% | -28% | -53% | -39% | -34% | +47% | +50% | -17% | -60% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +13% | -12% | - | -28% | - | -15% | +29% | -3% | -24% | -19% |
| Drugs | -58% | -68% | -26% | -4% | -41% | +68% | +17% | -19% | +29% | -23% |
| Other Crime | -33% | +150% | +220% | -13% | -46% | - | -29% | -12% | -29% | -44% |
| Other Theft | -12% | -34% | -51% | -42% | -45% | -21% | -38% | -7% | -18% | -15% |
| Possession of Weapons | -50% | - | -13% | +100% | +500% | - | -13% | -30% | +100% | -50% |
| Public Order | +51% | +120% | +18% | -2% | -18% | -19% | -7% | -26% | -31% | -21% |
| Robbery | -25% | +67% | +33% | +300% | -50% | - | -20% | -75% | -33% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | -10% | -30% | -19% | -56% | -32% | -29% | +33% | +5% | -21% | -10% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | -14% | - | -57% | - | -80% | -83% | -36% |
| Vehicle Crime | +33% | +122% | +74% | -22% | +22% | -64% | - | -23% | -12% | -5% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +39% | +50% | +6% | -13% | -2% | +21% | -6% | -19% | -18% | -14% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Chesterfield
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Chesterfield's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021