Brimington Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brimington’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents places it 42.1% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58.0% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.0%) and other theft (10.0%). This distribution aligns with Brimington’s status as a built-up area within Chesterfield, where high-density living and proximity to urban centres may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime compared to more rural locales. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns, with Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings likely playing a role in the 21.6% month-on-month decline in violence and sexual offences. However, this reduction was offset by a 200% surge in vehicle crime, possibly linked to increased traffic during Black Friday shopping or heightened vehicle-related incidents in the colder months. The area’s overall crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that local policing, community engagement, or socioeconomic factors may be effective in curbing criminal activity. The relatively low rates of property crime—such as shoplifting (86% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (32% below)—further indicate that Brimington’s built-up character may not be as conducive to theft as more isolated or high-traffic areas. These patterns, while consistent with broader UK trends in certain categories, highlight the need for continued monitoring of spikes in specific crime types, such as possession of weapons, which reached 233% above the UK average.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in November 2024 was the 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident to three. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting (from zero to one incident), suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping activity. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7% (from six to two), possibly reflecting reduced street-level disturbances during colder evenings. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category (58.0% of total), decreased by 21.6% compared to October, though they remained 1% above the UK average at 2.6 per 1,000. Possession of weapons surged by 100% (from zero to two incidents), a figure that is 233% above the UK average. This anomaly may warrant closer attention, though no direct causal link is established. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell 12% below the UK average, indicating a trend that could be tied to Brimington’s built-up area characteristics, where property damage might be less prevalent than in more rural or industrial regions.

Brimington's November 2024 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 33.2% decrease from October’s 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in November, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 226 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This figure, while low compared to the UK average, highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives in maintaining safety. The population context further reinforces that Brimington’s crime profile remains significantly below national benchmarks, with 42.1% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents than the UK average. This suggests that the area’s built-up character within Chesterfield, combined with targeted local efforts, may contribute to its consistently lower crime rates compared to broader UK trends.