Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 63.9% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes 3.0 per 1,000 residents, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 for the area is 36.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. While property crimes remain relatively low at 12 incidents (1.6% of the population), the dominance of violent offences suggests a need for targeted interventions in community safety. Seasonal factors may play a role in this pattern, as September coincides with the return of students to local institutions and the transition from summer to autumn evenings, which can influence social interactions and public spaces. The breakdown also shows that anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and public order offences are all significantly below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 0.4 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 1.2 per 1,000. This contrast highlights Staveley's relatively lower levels of disorder compared to other areas. However, the concentration of violent crimes raises questions about local dynamics, such as community cohesion, policing presence, or socioeconomic factors that may contribute to higher rates of violence. While can be drawn from the data alone, the seasonal context of back-to-school activities and university freshers' week may create conditions where interpersonal conflicts or alcohol-related incidents are more likely to occur in public spaces. This pattern aligns with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas within Chesterfield, where community-focused policing and youth engagement initiatives have historically been prioritised.

September 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to August, with three categories experiencing 100% increases: 'other crime', 'shoplifting', and 'bicycle theft'. These rises, though starting from zero incidents in August, may reflect heightened awareness or reporting during the month. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), suggesting improved security measures or reduced opportunities for property crimes. Public order offences also dropped by 77.8%, potentially linked to seasonal changes in nightlife activity as evenings grew shorter. The violent crime category, while still the dominant force, showed a 16% higher rate than the UK average (3.0 vs 2.6 per 1,000), indicating a localised challenge in managing aggression and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour remained at 0.4 per 1,000, 66% below the UK average, a contrast that may stem from the area's community-focused policing strategies or lower population density compared to larger urban centres. For residents, the 36.5% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average offers a tangible measure of relative safety, though the persistent concentration of violent crimes underscores the need for ongoing community engagement. The increase in 'other crime'—a category encompassing diverse incidents—may warrant closer scrutiny to identify emerging patterns, particularly as September marks the start of academic terms and increased foot traffic in local areas.

Staveley (Chesterfield)'s crime rate in September 2025 (4.7 per 1,000) represents a 33.6% decrease from August's 7.1 per 1,000, marking a substantial improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that places it among the lower end of UK crime statistics when compared to larger urban centres. Monthly exposure to crime is further contextualised by the fact that, over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 213 residents—a rate that is 36.5% below the UK average. This disparity highlights the area's unique characteristics, potentially influenced by its built-up nature within Chesterfield and the absence of high-density population centres typically associated with higher crime rates. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Staveley's violent crime rate, while 16% above the UK average, remains proportionally lower than many comparable areas. For instance, the 3.0 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences in Staveley is significantly less than the UK's 2.6 per 1,000, a contradiction that may stem from differences in reporting practices or the area's demographic profile. The lower rates of anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and public order offences further distinguish Staveley from national trends, suggesting that local governance or community initiatives may be effectively mitigating certain types of disorder. These figures, when viewed alongside the 33.6% month-on-month decline, present a compelling case for sustained investment in crime prevention strategies that address the specific challenges posed by violent crimes while maintaining the area's relative safety compared to the UK as a whole.