Staveley (Chesterfield) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Staveley (Chesterfield), there were 5.2 crimes reported in February 2026, a figure that places the area 18.8% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, when contextualised for a built-up area within Chesterfield, suggests a community that, while not immune to crime, experiences fewer incidents compared to the national picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.1% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (11.8%) and burglary (8.8%). These figures align with the area’s character as a mixed urban environment, where high foot traffic and social interactions may contribute to the prevalence of violent and disorderly incidents. February’s seasonal context—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may have influenced the crime profile, with fewer opportunities for theft or burglary compared to busier periods. However, the prominence of public order offences, which were 46% above the UK average, suggests local challenges in managing community behaviour during colder months. The data also reveals disparities: while burglary and violence exceeded national averages, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were below UK rates, indicating a combination of factors that shape the local crime picture. This snapshot, viewed through a per-capita lens, offers residents a clearer understanding of how crime rates translate to individual risk, reinforcing the importance of community-focused strategies to address specific vulnerabilities.

February 2026 saw a sharp rise in public order offences, surging by 300% from two incidents in January to eight in February. This spike, while not uncommon in winter months, may partly explain the increased emphasis on community policing efforts observed in local forums. Meanwhile, other theft offences doubled from one to three, a change that could reflect heightened awareness or shifts in criminal activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 47.1% of total crimes and 8% above the UK average. This contrast with categories such as anti-social behaviour, which fell 25% from eight to six incidents, aligning with the seasonal lull in outdoor activity typical of February. The disparity between local and UK averages—particularly for burglary, which was 100% above the national rate—highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas prone to such crimes.

In February 2026, Staveley (Chesterfield) recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This translates to roughly two crimes reported each day across the built-up area, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents navigating daily routines. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 191 residents, illustrating the relative frequency of incidents in a population of 12,988. While the overall rate remains 18.8% below the UK average, the daily and monthly exposure figures offer a localised perspective: for someone living in Staveley, the likelihood of encountering crime is lower than the national average. The population context further underscores that crime is distributed across a relatively small community, where each incident has a discernible impact on the local environment and sense of safety.