Brimington Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 marked a mixed picture for Brimington’s crime profile, with overall rates remaining 24% below the UK average at 5.7 per 1,000 residents. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (40% of total), followed by public order (17%) and anti-social behaviour (15%). This distribution reflects the area’s character as a built-up part of Chesterfield, where community spaces and local events may contribute to public order issues. Seasonal factors, including the Easter period and warmer spring weather, likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving both public order and anti-social behaviour incidents. While violence and sexual offences fell by 43.5% compared to March, this decline contrasts with a 56% increase in public order offences — a category that may be sensitive to transient populations or local events. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is 12% higher than Brimington’s rate, suggesting the area’s community policing efforts or demographic factors may be effective in reducing serious violence. However, the sharp rise in drugs-related offences — doubling from zero to two cases — indicates a new challenge requiring targeted attention. This spike, along with the doubling of shoplifting and possession of weapons incidents, suggests evolving crime dynamics that may be linked to temporary factors such as seasonal transitions or localised pressures.

April 2023 saw significant spikes in three specific categories: drugs, shoplifting, and possession of weapons, each doubling from zero to two incidents. This surge contrasts with notable declines in burglary (-50%) and violence and sexual offences (-43.5%), which fell to 26 reported cases — a 12% gap below the UK average for this category. The shift in crime mix highlights a move toward lower-severity, often transient offences, though the doubling of drugs-related incidents raises questions about local factors. Public order offences also rose sharply, with 11 reports — 56% above the UK average — potentially linked to increased outdoor activity during spring. Residents should remain vigilant in areas where drugs and weapons offences occurred, as these are relatively rare but indicate a new pattern.

Brimington's crime rate in April 2023 fell by 30.8% compared to March, dropping from 8.3 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend seen in many UK areas during spring, though Brimington’s rate remains 24% below the UK average. Locally, the monthly exposure figure reveals that over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 174 residents — a relatively low frequency compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, Brimington recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, warrants attention to specific spikes in certain categories. The population context further underscores that Brimington’s 11,324 residents experience crime at a rate significantly lower than the UK average, though the recent increases in drugs and weapons-related offences suggest targeted vigilance may be necessary in specific areas.