Crime Rates at Farm Close, Chesterfield, S40 2HQ

Farm Close area has the 54th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe , and the 161st lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Farm Close (S40 2HQ) in the last 12 months was 70.2 per 1,000 residents and was 45.9% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average (129.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 10.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 52.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Farm Close (S40 2HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Birchwood Crescent. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 39 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.