Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, 9.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure marks a 19.2% increase from April, reflecting seasonal patterns that align with May's extended daylight hours and increased outdoor activity. The area's crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences (50.5% of total crimes), with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 — 37% above the UK average. This spike in violent crime may be linked to the area's proximity to Chesterfield's town centre, where social hubs and leisure venues are concentrated. Public order offences also rose significantly, at 0.9 per 1,000 (43% above the UK average), likely driven by the same factors influencing violence. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour — the third most common category — fell below the UK average by 38%, suggesting local efforts to address community disruption may be having an effect. The seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and longer evenings, likely contributes to increased outdoor drinking and socialising, which may partly explain the rise in violent and public order incidents. However, the overall rate remains lower than the national average, indicating that Staveley's crime picture is shaped by a combination of local factors and broader regional trends. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000, 57% below the UK average) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000, 84% below the UK average) suggest that the area's infrastructure and community policing may be effective in mitigating certain types of crime. These patterns highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of Staveley's unique context, where proximity to urban centres and seasonal dynamics intersect to create a distinct crime profile.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in 'other crime' (+300%), 'drugs' (+100%), and 'shoplifting' (+100%), reflecting a sudden uptick in less common categories. This contrasted with notable declines in vehicle crime (-60%) and anti-social behaviour (-36.8%), which may indicate seasonal shifts in criminal activity or changes in policing focus. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (50.5% of total crimes), with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 — 37% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Public order offences also rose sharply, at 0.9 per 1,000 (43% above the UK average), potentially linked to the extended evenings typical of May. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour — the third most common category — fell below the UK average by 38%, suggesting a possible local success in addressing community disruption. These divergent trends highlight the combination of factors influencing crime in Staveley, from seasonal dynamics to targeted interventions.

Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime rate rose by 19.2% in May 2024 compared to April, increasing from 6.4 to 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This shift highlights a seasonal fluctuation consistent with May's extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to higher public order and violent crime incidents. Locally, 3 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents relative to the population. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average (1-in-120 residents), the rise from the previous month suggests a need to monitor patterns linked to the area's character, such as its proximity to Chesterfield's retail and leisure hubs. The population context further underscores that Staveley's crime profile remains distinct from broader UK trends, with specific categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime showing marked deviations from national averages.