Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This slight edge over the national benchmark is tempered by the stark imbalance in crime types, with violent crimes comprising 51% of all incidents compared to just 14% for property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a rate 54% above the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (1.6 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.9 per 1,000) both exceeded national averages by 24% and 61% respectively. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter daylight hours and the approach of Halloween, may contribute to the elevated levels of violent and public order crimes. Property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime saw significant declines, with burglary falling to 0.1 per 1,000 residents—a 70% reduction compared to the UK average. This contrast between rising violent crimes and falling property crimes could reflect broader trends in local policing strategies or shifts in criminal activity patterns influenced by the area's urban character and seasonal rhythms. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime is concentrated, while the declines in property crimes suggest that some measures may already be yielding results.

Violent crimes dominated the crime mix in October, accounting for 51% of all incidents compared to 14% for property crimes. This stark imbalance, with 53 violent crimes versus 14 property crimes, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns that may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and Halloween events. The most significant month-on-month increase was in public order offences, which rose by 450% from two incidents in September to 11 in October. This surge aligns with the timing of Halloween, a period often associated with increased public disorder. Conversely, vehicle crime and burglary both saw declines, with vehicle crime falling by 44.4% and burglary decreasing by 50%. These decreases may reflect reduced opportunities for such crimes during the month, though further analysis is needed to confirm this. The area's violent crime rate is 54% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a disparity that highlights potential local vulnerabilities or differences in policing effectiveness.

Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime rate in October 2024 rose to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 31.7% increase from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This places the area slightly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in October, a figure that reflects both the local crime pattern and the population density of 12,988 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 125 residents, a metric that illustrates the frequency of incidents relative to the population. While this rate is comparable to other urban areas, the significant rise from September suggests a shift in local conditions or seasonal influences that warrant closer attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering violent crimes compared to property-related incidents, a trend that may be influenced by factors such as community engagement and policing priorities.