Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 12,988 residents, 85 crimes were recorded in Staveley (Chesterfield) during March 2023, equating to a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 people. This figure is 14.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.5% of all incidents (37 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16 cases) and public order offences (11 cases). These patterns align with the seasonal transition to spring, when longer evenings may contribute to increased social activity in public spaces. Violent crime in Staveley (Chesterfield) is slightly higher than the UK average for this category (2.9 vs 2.7 per 1,000), though this is offset by significantly lower rates in property-related crimes. The area’s crime profile suggests a mix of localised social challenges and effective community measures that may be mitigating broader risks. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both above UK averages, could indicate pressures linked to the area’s urban character and potential hotspots for disruptive activity. The relatively low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime rate (0.4 per 1,000) suggest that property-focused crimes are not dominant in this built-up area, due to targeted policing or community engagement strategies.

March 2023 saw Staveley (Chesterfield) report 37 violent crimes, a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—6% above the UK average for this category. This contrasts with significantly lower rates in property crimes, such as vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000), which is 17% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences stood out as major concerns, with the former at 1.2 per 1,000 (15% above the UK average) and the latter at 0.9 per 1,000 (41% above). These figures may reflect the impact of seasonal changes, as March’s longer evenings could have increased social interactions in public spaces. A resident might find the 17% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the UK average particularly noteworthy, suggesting that local measures—such as improved parking security or community vigilance—could be contributing to this trend. The breakdown also shows that burglary and drug-related crimes were well below UK averages, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (70% below) and drugs at 0.1 per 1,000 (50% below), indicating that these categories are not significant issues in the area. This mix of above- and below-average performance across crime types highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics and the need for targeted interventions.

In March 2023, Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded 85 crimes over 31 days, averaging 3 crimes per day—a rate that, while not negligible, remains lower than the UK average. When scaled to the area’s population of 12,988 residents, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 153 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents: if the same rate persisted for a year, it would equate to approximately 12 crimes per resident annually, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in the area. The daily crime count of 3 per day is a tangible metric that helps residents gauge the frequency of incidents in their immediate environment. Comparing this to the UK average, which is 7.6 per 1,000 residents, Staveley’s lower rate suggests that the area may benefit from specific factors such as community policing efforts, local initiatives, or demographic characteristics that reduce overall crime risk. However, the higher-than-average rates in violent and public order offences indicate that certain challenges remain unaddressed, requiring focused strategies to mitigate these risks without compromising the area’s overall safety profile.