Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Staveley (Chesterfield) reported a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, 2.7% below the UK average of 7.4. Despite this slight advantage, the area faces significant challenges in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 61.7% of all reported incidents—4.5 per 1,000 residents, 73% above the UK average for this category. This stark contrast highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions in areas where such crimes are concentrated. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (9% below), still contributed 11.7% of total crimes, underscoring the persistent issue of disorder in public spaces. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday lull, reduced retail activity, and shorter daylight hours—may partly explain the pattern, as reduced foot traffic in commercial areas could shift criminal activity toward more isolated or vulnerable locations. However, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes, which now account for 4.3% of total incidents, introduces a new layer of concern. This increase could reflect broader trends in substance use or distribution, linked to the area’s proximity to major transport routes or local socioeconomic factors. The data suggests a combination of environmental and demographic factors, requiring careful analysis to inform effective policing strategies.

January 2024 saw alarming increases in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences surging by 300% (1 to 4 cases), other theft jumping 200% (1 to 3), and other crime rising 100% (0 to 2). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, indicate a worrying trend that residents should monitor closely. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with 58 incidents reported—73% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s demographic profile, including the presence of older populations or transient communities where such crimes are more likely to occur. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), possibly linked to the post-holiday period and reduced social gatherings. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes (17 incidents) accounting for just 18% of total crimes, a marked decline from previous months. This shift could signal a reallocation of criminal activity toward more personal or drug-related offences, which may be harder to detect and address without community engagement. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where drug activity has increased, and to report suspicious behaviour promptly.

Staveley (Chesterfield)’s crime rate in January 2024 (7.2 per 1,000) represents a 64.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This dramatic rise, though still below the UK average, signals a significant shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in January, a figure that, while not extreme, reflects a consistent presence of criminal activity in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average in some categories, highlights the need for ongoing vigilance. The population context further underscores the impact of these figures: with 12,988 residents, even a modest increase in crime can have disproportionate effects on local safety perceptions. The previous month’s lower rate may have been influenced by seasonal factors, such as the end of the holiday season and reduced retail activity, but the January surge suggests that underlying issues—such as drug-related crime or changes in policing focus—may be at play. Residents should consider this context when assessing their personal risk and engaging with local initiatives aimed at crime prevention.