Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 marked a notable shift in Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime profile, with the overall rate of 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents remaining 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This lower-than-average rate reflects a broader pattern of relative safety, though specific crime types diverge from national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, comprising 59.5% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000—48% above the UK average. This imbalance suggests that factors such as local social dynamics or concentrated population activity may contribute to higher rates of violent crime in the area. Conversely, property-related offences were markedly lower: shoplifting, vehicle crime, and other theft each fell significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 83% below and vehicle crime at 80% below. These disparities may be influenced by the area’s character, which, as a built-up part of Chesterfield, likely has fewer retail hubs or tourist attractions that typically drive such crimes. Seasonally, August’s role as a peak holiday month may have influenced crime patterns, with the risk of burglary rising due to empty homes. However, the overall decline in crime compared to the UK average suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may be effective in mitigating certain types of crime. The data also indicates a seasonal lull in property crimes, consistent with reduced outdoor activity and temporary absences from homes during the summer break. While the rate of violence remains elevated, the broader context of lower property crime and the area’s smaller population size mean that individual residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average. This nuanced picture highlights the importance of targeted interventions to address specific categories, such as violence, while maintaining the positive trends observed in other areas.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in August 2023 was the 100% increase in drug-related crimes, which rose from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential emerging trend that warrants attention. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour surged by 63.6%, jumping from 11 to 18 incidents, a rise that may reflect heightened social activity during the summer holidays. In contrast, other categories saw sharp declines: criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from six to two), while other crime and other theft each dropped by 66.7% and 60%, respectively. These decreases may align with seasonal patterns, such as reduced outdoor activity or temporary absences from homes during the August break. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 59.5% of all crimes, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000—48% above the UK average. This disparity highlights a local imbalance, as other crime types, like shoplifting and vehicle crime, were significantly below national levels. For residents, the sharp rise in drug-related incidents may prompt concerns about localised hotspots or transient populations contributing to this shift.

Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime rate in August 2023 dropped to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 22.2% decrease from 8.3 per 1,000 in July. This reduction aligns with a broader trend of falling crime rates over the summer months, though local factors may influence this shift. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for every 155 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the scale of exposure for local households. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Staveley’s rate remains 19.8% lower, underscoring its relatively safer profile. However, this contrast is not uniform across all crime types—violence and sexual offences, for instance, are 48% above the UK average, suggesting that specific local dynamics, such as concentrated social activity, may drive certain categories. The population context further highlights that, despite the overall decline, the area’s smaller size means fewer residents are affected by each incident, a nuance critical for understanding the lived experience of crime.