Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Staveley's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 57.6% of all reported crimes. At 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 40.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity that likely reflects the town's character as a largely rural settlement with limited nightlife and commercial activity. While violent crimes remain the most common category, the proportion of property crimes has decreased compared to previous months, with public order offences rising to 15.3% of the total. This shift may be connected to seasonal factors, such as the increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping and the timing of Bonfire Night, which can heighten public disorder incidents. The relatively low crime rate is consistent with the area's demographics, where a significant portion of the population resides in suburban or semi-rural locations with lower population density. However, the high proportion of violence-related crimes compared to the UK average suggests a need for targeted local initiatives, particularly around community engagement and youth support programs. The seasonal context of November—shorter days, colder weather, and the approach of the holiday season—may also influence patterns of crime, with darker evenings contributing to a higher incidence of violent incidents. While a direct link, the combination of these factors provides a plausible explanation for the current crime profile.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in burglary compared to October, with the number of incidents rising from 1 to 4. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during the holiday season or the timing of property maintenance activities. Concurrently, robbery rates doubled from 0 to 1, a figure that, while small, highlights a growing concern in the area. Meanwhile, violent crimes fell by 35.8% month-on-month, dropping from 53 to 34, a decline that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or the seasonal reduction in certain types of activity. Public order offences also rose by 50%, reaching 9 incidents, a figure that is 37% above the UK average and could be tied to the timing of Bonfire Night events or increased pedestrian activity during Black Friday sales. The category of 'other theft' decreased by 33.3%, likely due to the seasonal lull in retail activity, while 'other crime' fell by two-thirds, indicating the resolution of specific local issues. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the importance of monitoring month-on-month trends for effective local policing.

Staveley's crime rate in November 2024 (4.5 per 1,000) represents a 43.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000, a decline that places the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while modest, highlights the need for consistent local vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when viewed in the context of Staveley's population of 12,988, underscores the area's relative safety compared to other parts of the country. The previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000 suggests a temporary spike in criminal activity, possibly linked to specific events or seasonal factors, which has since subsided. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the likelihood of any individual resident experiencing crime remains low, though the proportion of violent crimes—57.6% of the total—suggests a need for targeted interventions. These comparisons provide a clear benchmark for understanding Staveley's position within the broader UK crime profile, emphasizing both the area's strengths and areas for potential improvement.