Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Staveley (Chesterfield) maintained a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance, while better than the national picture, masks a nuanced crime profile shaped by seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51.7% of all incidents (45 cases), a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—22% above the UK average. This contrast with the area’s lower property crime rates (17 incidents, 19.5% of total) suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns during the summer months. The rise in violent crime may be influenced by the start of the summer season, which often brings increased social activity and longer daylight hours, potentially contributing to higher incidents of alcohol-fuelled disputes or public disorder. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern (15 cases, 17.2% of total), remained 15% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s relatively stable community dynamics or effective local policing initiatives. Criminal damage and arson also saw a significant increase, rising by 125% to 9 incidents, which may be linked to the warmer weather and increased outdoor activity. These trends highlight the need for targeted interventions, particularly in managing violent crime and addressing the root causes of property damage. The data also underscores the importance of seasonal context in shaping crime patterns, with June’s longer days and warmer temperatures likely influencing both victim and offender behaviour. As the area moves into the peak of summer, continued monitoring of these trends will be critical to maintaining public safety and addressing emerging challenges.

June 2025 marked a sharp rise in specific crime categories, with other crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and criminal damage and arson increasing by 125% (from 4 to 9). These jumps were accompanied by a 100% rise in vehicle crime, which moved from zero to two incidents. Conversely, burglary, drugs-related offences, and other theft each fell by 50%, though these reductions may be short-term. The crime mix also shifted significantly: violent crime now constitutes 51.7% of all incidents, compared to 22% nationally, while anti-social behaviour remains 15% below the UK average. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 22% increase in violence and sexual offences, which now stand at 3.5 per 1,000 residents—nearly 22% higher than the UK average. This category’s dominance highlights a stark contrast with the area’s typically lower property crime rates, which may reflect local dynamics such as increased foot traffic in public spaces during the summer months.

Staveley (Chesterfield) saw a 22.5% increase in its crime rate from 5.5 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents between May and June 2025.3% below the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly three crimes reported per day on average, a figure that may reflect the area’s mix of residential and industrial land use. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population of 12,988. While the overall rate has risen, the distribution of crime types shows notable shifts: violent crime, which accounts for 51.7% of all incidents, has surged compared to property crime, which now makes up just 19.5% (17 property crimes out of 87 total). This shift may partly explain the UK average comparison, as violent crime rates in the area are 22% higher than nationally, while anti-social behaviour rates are 15% lower. The contrast between rising violent crime and declining property crime suggests a combination of local factors, such as increased public gatherings during the summer months or changes in policing priorities.