Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 46.8% of all reported crimes — a proportion that significantly outpaces other categories and underscores the area’s unique challenges in addressing this type of crime. The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflects a combination of geographic factors and local policing efforts that have kept the area’s crime density relatively low. This rate is particularly notable given the seasonal context of September, which typically sees increased activity as schools reopen and students return to the area, yet Staveley’s figures suggest that community-focused initiatives or targeted interventions may be mitigating the expected rise in certain crime types. The dominance of violent crime, despite the overall decline, raises questions about the effectiveness of strategies aimed at reducing interpersonal offences, especially in light of the 11% gap between the area’s rate and the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of property crimes — with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 and vehicle crime at 0.7 per 1,000 — contrasts with the UK average, indicating that local conditions, such as the built-up area’s compact layout or the presence of security measures, may be contributing to this trend. The seasonal context of September, with its mix of academic and social activity, further complicates the picture, as the return of students and the start of the school term may have influenced crime patterns in unexpected ways.

September 2024 saw a marked surge in vehicle crime, rising by 80% to nine incidents — a jump from five in August that may be linked to the return of students to local educational institutions and increased traffic in the built-up area. Concurrently, burglary rates doubled, with two cases reported compared to one in August, a sharp increase that contrasts with the broader downward trend in other categories. Public order offences, however, fell by two-thirds to two incidents, a drop that aligns with the start of the school term and reduced late-night activity in the area. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category, contributing 27.9% of all crimes, and its rate was 45% above the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic that may be influenced by the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.8% of all crimes, were 11% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 — a figure that highlights the persistent challenge of addressing this category despite the overall decline in crime. These shifts reflect the interplay of seasonal factors and local-specific conditions, with some categories defying the broader trend while others align with national patterns.

Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime rate in September 2024 fell to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, an 8.2% decline from August's 6.6 per 1,000 — a shift that positions the area as one of the UK's safer locales. On a daily basis, the built-up area averaged three crimes per day, a figure that contrasts sharply with the higher frequency seen in major urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 164 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s consistently low crime density relative to national benchmarks. This proportional safety is further highlighted by the population context: despite a total of 79 crimes recorded, the rate remains 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The demographic and geographic factors likely contributing to this trend include Staveley’s rural-urban mix, with lower population density reducing opportunities for certain types of crime, and local policing strategies that may prioritise community engagement over reactive measures. The built-up area’s proximity to Chesterfield’s commercial hubs and transport links, while potentially increasing exposure to vehicle crime, appears to be offset by effective local initiatives that have maintained a steady decline in overall crime since mid-2024.