Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, marking a 16.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure places the area in a relatively safer position nationally, though the local crime profile reveals stark contrasts in the types of incidents occurring. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 48.1% of all crimes reported, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and burglary (10.4%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—may contribute to shifts in crime patterns, particularly as outdoor activities decline and indoor spaces become more crowded. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the dominance of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal conflicts or alcohol-related incidents are likely to occur. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary and vehicle theft, compared to the UK average, may be influenced by the area’s built-up character, which could encourage more community policing efforts or natural surveillance through local businesses and residential density. However, the sharp rise in burglary and 'other crime' categories highlights the need for vigilance, as these increases could signal emerging trends or unaddressed vulnerabilities in specific neighbourhoods.

The most striking month-on-month increase was in burglary, which jumped by 700% from 1 incident in December to 8 in January. This surge, coupled with a 500% rise in 'other crime' and a 100% increase in bicycle theft, signals potential vulnerabilities in property security or unaddressed local issues. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, comprising 48.1% of all crimes, and were 16% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 16.7% (from 12 to 10), and vehicle crime decreased by 50%, suggesting some areas of the community may be seeing improved safety measures. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding burglary risks, as the category’s sharp rise may indicate targeted activity or a shift in criminal patterns. The 100% increase in bicycle theft, though small in absolute terms, could hint at increased theft in public spaces, urging cyclists to secure their bikes with robust locks.

Staveley (Chesterfield) saw an 18.6% increase in its crime rate from December 2024 (5.0 per 1,000) to January 2025 (5.9 per 1,000), reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. This rise. below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlights a growing concern for residents. Daily crime context reveals that 2 crimes occurred on average each day in January, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance in high-traffic or isolated areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the local population of 12,988, illustrates the scale of incidents relative to the community size. This rate, though lower than the UK average, suggests that while Staveley is generally safer than the national norm, specific crime types may be emerging as local challenges, requiring targeted attention from authorities and residents alike.