Chesterfield Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chesterfield's August 2025 crime profile reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property offences, with the former accounting for 41% of all reported crimes. At a rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents—27.2% above the UK average—this figure underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities. Violence and sexual offences dominate, reflecting a pattern that may be influenced by the area's social dynamics, particularly during the summer months when tourism and community events are prevalent. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, contributes 22.3% of incidents, suggesting that social tensions or environmental factors may play a role. Public order offences, though smaller in number, also highlight the need for community engagement strategies. Seasonal context provides a partial explanation for these trends: August, as a peak holiday month, may see increased social interactions, contributing to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, property crimes remain relatively low, with shoplifting and other thefts falling below UK averages. This contrast between violent and property crime rates raises questions about the underlying factors driving this imbalance, though can be established without further data. The overall profile suggests that Chesterfield's crime picture is shaped by a combination of local characteristics, such as its urban-rural mix, and broader seasonal influences that affect community behaviour.

August saw a stark shift in Chesterfield's crime profile, with violent crimes dominating at 446 incidents—46% above the UK average. This contrasts sharply with property crimes, which accounted for just 268 incidents, a 15% deficit compared to violent offences. Theft from the person surged by 160%, rising from 5 to 13 cases, a spike that could signal increased opportunistic activity in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 29.4%, reaching 242 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as the peak of the holiday season. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 50%, reflecting a decline in this category that may be attributed to seasonal changes in cycling patterns. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Chesterfield, with violent incidents outpacing property-related offences by a significant margin.

Chesterfield's crime rate in August 2025 rose by 4.4% compared to July's 9.8 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a persistent upward trend. With 1087 total crimes reported over 31 days, the local average translates to approximately 35 crimes per day. This figure, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in the district. On a monthly basis, the rate means that one crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents, a statistic that underscores the scale of exposure for the population of 106,045. When contextualised against the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Chesterfield's rate remains higher, though the comparison section avoids direct UK analogies for daily figures. The population context reveals that the rate, though elevated, is distributed across a community of over 100,000, offering a nuanced perspective on the impact of crime relative to local demographics.