Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Staveley (Chesterfield) maintained a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 8.5. This performance contrasts with national trends, where violent crime rates typically dominate. The area’s crime profile was shaped by a stark dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.4% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 18.1%, while burglary contributed 7.2% of total crimes, a rate 56% above the UK average. These patterns suggest a combination of local demographics and environmental factors from the data alone. Seasonal context may have played a role, as June marks the start of summer—a period often associated with increased social activity and, in some areas, a rise in alcohol-related incidents. However, Staveley’s data shows a marked absence of property crime relative to the UK, with theft from the person and vehicle crime remaining low. This could reflect the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community where informal social controls may contribute to lower rates of petty theft. The contrast with the UK average is particularly striking in violent crime, where Staveley’s rate of 3.5 per 1,000 (20% above the UK) highlights a need for targeted interventions in addressing local risk factors. While the overall crime rate remains below national benchmarks, the concentration of violent offences warrants further analysis of local dynamics, including potential links to employment patterns or community cohesion.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person rising by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and burglary increasing by 50% (from 4 to 6). These spikes contrast with significant declines in public order offences (-76.9%), other crime (-33.3%), and criminal damage and arson (-25.0%). The violent crime category, which accounted for 55.4% of all reported incidents, remained 20% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s population density or the presence of specific at-risk groups. Anti-social behaviour, though a major contributor (18.1% of total crimes), was 19% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies in this category. Burglary, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 56% above the UK rate, a discrepancy that could reflect the built-up nature of the area and the concentration of residential properties in proximity to commercial zones. Meanwhile, other theft categories like theft from the person and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages, with the latter entirely absent in June—a statistic that may indicate strong community awareness or effective preventive measures. These fluctuations highlight the need for granular analysis of specific crime hotspots, particularly in relation to the recent burglary increase, which could be linked to seasonal factors such as warmer weather encouraging more outdoor activity or the timing of local events.

Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, a 24.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.5. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in many UK areas during the summer months, though the magnitude of the drop in Staveley is particularly pronounced. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents within a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 156 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when adjusted for population size. This statistic underscores the area’s relatively low crime burden compared to national benchmarks, despite the elevated rates in violent offences. The population context—12,988 residents—adds nuance to the data, as the absolute number of crimes (83) may appear high in isolation but is proportionally lower when scaled to the local population. The contrast between Staveley’s performance and the UK average is most evident in the violent crime category, where the area’s rate of 3.5 per 1,000 is 20% higher than the national figure. This discrepancy may be attributed to local characteristics such as the built-up nature of the area or the presence of transient populations, though further analysis would be required to confirm such hypotheses. The comparison also highlights the importance of contextualizing crime data within the specific socio-economic and geographic profile of the area, as the same absolute numbers can represent vastly different risks depending on the population size and density.