Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 12,988, 83 crimes were reported in March 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents—16.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure places Staveley (Chesterfield) among the safer built-up areas in England, though the mix of crime types reveals a distinct local pattern. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 49.4% of all crimes (41 incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (12 cases) and anti-social behaviour (11 cases). These figures align with the area’s character as a small town with mixed residential and industrial zones, where public spaces may be more prone to incidents during the transition to spring. The seasonal shift in March—longer evenings and the end of British Summer Time—likely contributes to increased visibility of outdoor activity, potentially influencing both violent and property crime dynamics. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, certain categories, such as violence and sexual offences, are higher than national benchmarks, suggesting local factors such as community tensions or unmet policing needs may play a role. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime (4 cases) and burglary (4 cases) could reflect the area’s compact layout and limited high-value property targets, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this.

March 2024 saw sharp increases in public order offences, which rose by 200% (2 to 6 cases), and theft from the person, which doubled from 0 to 1 incident. Vehicle crime also doubled (2 to 4 cases), possibly linked to seasonal changes in traffic patterns or increased public transport use as the weather improved. These spikes contrast with steep declines in anti-social behaviour (down 67.6% from 34 to 11 cases) and other theft (down 50% from 2 to 1 case), suggesting shifting priorities in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, though not rising overall, remain 20% above the UK average (3.2 per 1,000 vs 2.7 per 1,000), indicating a persistent challenge in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour is 22% below the UK average (0.9 per 1,000 vs 1.2 per 1,000), potentially reflecting effective local initiatives or a more tightly knit community. Residents might find the 200% increase in public order offences particularly concerning, as such incidents often occur in public spaces and can impact quality of life. The data also highlights a 55% above-average rate for criminal damage and arson (0.9 per 1,000 vs 0.6 per 1,000), which may be tied to the area’s industrial heritage and the presence of older buildings.

The crime rate in March 2024 (6.4 per 1,000) represents a 6.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9 per 1,000, marking a modest but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in March, a figure that, while low, still reflects the need for vigilance in public spaces. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 156 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents for local households. When compared to the UK average, Staveley (Chesterfield) remains significantly safer, but the disparity in specific crime types—such as the 20% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences—highlights areas requiring targeted attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall low rate, the 83 crimes reported in March represent a meaningful number for a community of just over 13,000 people. This underscores the importance of proportionate policing and community engagement to address persistent issues while maintaining the area’s overall safety record. The comparison to the previous month also suggests that efforts to reduce anti-social behaviour may have had an immediate impact, though the spikes in public order offences indicate that other challenges remain.