Chesterfield Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chesterfield's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and disorderly crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 39.4% of all reported incidents. This dominance of violent crime contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences make up 58% of the national share. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences further contribute to the area's crime mix, comprising 16.4% and 9.2% of total crimes respectively. These figures suggest a local environment where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are significant drivers of crime, potentially linked to Chesterfield's post-industrial character and the social dynamics of its communities. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and bank holidays, may have amplified outdoor socialising and drinking, contributing to the rise in violent and disorderly incidents. Meanwhile, property crimes remain relatively low, with shoplifting at 10.1% of total crimes—87% above the UK average. This discrepancy could indicate a mix of retail environments, from high-street centres to smaller shops, where targeted theft is more prevalent. The area's crime picture is further shaped by its geographical context: while urban centres often see higher property crime due to population density, Chesterfield's mix of urban and semi-rural areas may explain the relative balance between violent and property offences. The seasonal context of May, with its transitional weather and social events, likely interacts with these patterns, creating conditions where public order and violent crimes are more likely to escalate.

May 2024 saw sharp spikes in specific crimes, including a 400% increase in theft from the person, rising from 3 to 15 incidents. Robbery also jumped by 200%, from 5 to 15 cases, while shoplifting rose by 68.5% (73 to 123). These increases may be linked to May's longer evenings and bank holidays, which can extend socialising and outdoor activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 56.3% (32 to 14), reflecting reduced commuter traffic or seasonal shifts in criminal focus. The crime mix in Chesterfield reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: violent crimes, particularly sexual offences, are 58% higher than the national rate. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also exceed UK averages by 31% and 75% respectively, suggesting local pressures in community cohesion or policing priorities. Burglary remains 3% below the UK average, a minor but consistent deviation that may reflect local housing patterns or security measures.

Chesterfield's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 11.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.6% increase from April's 10.1 per 1,000. This places the area 36.9% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, Chesterfield experienced approximately 39 crimes per day in May, reflecting a persistent local challenge. When scaled to the population of 106,045, this means one crime occurred for roughly every 87 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is a local statistic without a UK equivalent, it underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of this size. The contrast with the UK average is particularly stark in violent crimes, which in Chesterfield are 58% higher than the national rate. However, some categories, like burglary, are slightly below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors that may influence specific crime types differently.