Chesterfield Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Chesterfield’s crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 37.1% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure translates to roughly one reported crime for every 104 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the tangible risk faced by local households. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.3% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 4.3 per 1,000—67% higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 13.8% of total crimes, and public order offences contributed 8.6%, both significantly above national benchmarks. The seasonal context of December, with its long evenings, holiday shopping activity, and increased social gatherings, may partly explain the elevated rates of violent and anti-social crime. While Chesterfield’s overall crime rate remains higher than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reflects patterns consistent with a mixed urban-rural area where population density and seasonal rhythms intersect. The persistent gap between local and national rates for violence and sexual offences suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk environments such as town centres and residential areas with higher foot traffic during festive periods.

December 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime categories, with other theft increasing by 58.5% (41 to 65 incidents) and theft from the person rising by 33.3% (6 to 8 incidents), both reflecting potential spikes in opportunistic crime during the holiday season. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 38.2% (68 to 42 incidents), possibly linked to reduced car usage during colder weather or increased parking security measures. Burglary also fell by 35.6% (45 to 29 incidents), which may align with seasonal patterns of empty homes during the festive period. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Chesterfield (4.3 per 1,000) was 67% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) were 40% and 82% above national levels, respectively. These disparities highlight the area’s distinct challenges in managing public order and violent crime compared to other parts of the UK. A resident might find the 33 crimes reported daily in Chesterfield—a figure derived from the 1,020 total incidents in December—particularly relevant when assessing personal safety during peak shopping hours or evening events.

Chesterfield’s December 2025 crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.0 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable reduction in overall crime. This monthly decline contrasts with the 37.1% gap between Chesterfield’s rate and the UK average, which remains consistent with earlier reports. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 33 crimes per day in December, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity despite the month-on-month improvement. When considering the monthly exposure context, one crime was reported for roughly every 104 residents over the course of December—a statistic that, while not alarmingly high, remains significantly higher than the UK average when adjusted for population size. The 106,045 residents of Chesterfield thus face a higher-than-average likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, particularly in areas where violent and anti-social offences are concentrated. This population-scaled perspective reinforces the need for localised strategies to address the specific crime types that affect the area, such as violence and sexual offences, which continue to outpace national rates by a substantial margin.