Chesterfield Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chesterfield's crime profile in August 2023 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property-related offences, a dynamic that may reflect broader social or environmental factors. With 442 violent crimes recorded—accounting for 38.5% of all incidents—this category far outpaces property crime, which totaled 362 cases (31.5%). The local violent crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents is 59% above the UK average, while property crime rates, though elevated, lag behind the national average for shoplifting (100% above) and anti-social behaviour (32% above). Seasonal factors may partly explain these trends: August, as a peak holiday month, could increase opportunities for violence in public spaces or drive shoplifting in retail areas. However, the significant gap between violent and property crime rates suggests deeper patterns, such as community-specific tensions or policing priorities. Criminal damage and arson fell 5% below the UK average, due to seasonal maintenance activities or targeted enforcement. While the overall rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents is 33.3% above the UK average, this figure masks variations across crime types, with some categories like vehicle crime (39% below UK average) showing marked underperformance. These disparities highlight the need for targeted analysis rather than broad generalisations about Chesterfield's crime profile.

August 2023 saw a 150% surge in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 39% UK-wide decrease in vehicle crime. This divergence suggests local factors, such as increased cycling during summer months or targeted theft in specific areas. Violent crime, at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, remains 59% above the UK average, outpacing property crime by a significant margin. Anti-social behaviour also rose 32% above the UK average, with 205 incidents reported. Meanwhile, burglary dropped 27.3% from 44 to 32 cases, potentially linked to August's peak holiday season reducing opportunities for such crimes. The 35.5% increase in shoplifting—now 126 cases—aligns with seasonal retail activity, though Chesterfield's rate is 100% above the UK average for this category. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal trends and local crime patterns.

Chesterfield's August 2023 crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 residents marked a slight decline of 1.5% from July's 11.0 per 1,000, reflecting a stable trend. Over 31 days, this translated to an average of 37 crimes reported daily—a figure that, while locally relevant, lacks direct UK-wide comparison due to varying regional dynamics. When scaled to the area's population of 106,045, the monthly exposure rate reveals that one resident in every 92 experienced a reported crime during August. This contextualisation highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the local population, though it does not account for unreported crimes or variations in policing coverage. The rate remains 33.3% above the UK average, underscoring Chesterfield's distinct position within national crime statistics. While daily crime counts offer a snapshot, the monthly aggregate provides a broader perspective on how frequently residents encounter crime in their daily lives.