Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a continuation of Staveley (Chesterfield)'s historically low crime rates, with the overall rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents remaining 41.4% below the UK average. This figure, which is the lowest recorded in the area for this month over the past five years, reflects a combination of seasonal factors and localized community dynamics. The most significant contributor to the crime total was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50.9% of all reported incidents. This category, though higher than the UK average for the same month, was still 18% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of December—characterized by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and the closure of many local businesses during the holiday period—may have played a role in shaping these patterns. While the area's violent crime rate was higher than the UK average for property crimes, the overall crime mix remained skewed towards violent offences, with property crimes comprising only 22.6% of the total. This divergence from the UK profile, where property crimes typically dominate, could be attributed to the built-up nature of Staveley and its proximity to Chesterfield's urban core, which may foster higher interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, which fell to 6 incidents in December, was also 46% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives aimed at reducing public disorder may be having an effect. The decline in criminal damage and arson by 66.7% from the previous month further indicates that the area's crime profile is stabilizing, though the small number of incidents in this category makes it difficult to draw definitive conclusions about the underlying causes.

December 2025 saw significant decreases in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson, with the latter falling by 66.7% compared to the previous month. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 50%, from 12 to 6 incidents, likely reflecting the reduced public activity during the Christmas holidays. Conversely, theft from the person and drugs-related crimes both increased by 100%—the former from 0 to 1 incident, the latter from 0 to 1. These isolated increases may be attributed to the seasonal context, as empty homes and increased alcohol consumption during the festive period could create opportunities for such crimes. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, contributing 50.9% of all reported incidents, though this rate was 18% below the UK average. The overall balance of crime types in Staveley also showed a strong emphasis on violent offences compared to property crimes, which accounted for just 22.6% of the total. This mix contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically make up a larger share of the total.

Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.7% decline from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area's crime statistics over recent months. On a daily basis, the local figure equates to roughly 2 crimes per day, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of this size. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for every 245 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime in this community compared to the UK average. When considering the population context, the 12,988 residents of Staveley experienced a crime rate that is 41.4% below the UK's 7.0 per 1,000. This gap highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives, though the exact mechanisms behind this disparity remain speculative. The decrease from November to December, while modest, suggests a stabilization in crime patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced nightlife activity during the Christmas holidays.