Total Crime Rate
79.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newbold Back Lane area has the 49th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe , and the 174th highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Newbold Back Lane (S40 4HQ) in the last 12 months was 79.2 per 1,000 residents and was 39.0% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 37.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newbold Back Lane (S40 4HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Brent Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brampton East & Boythorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leyburn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Brent Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Magpie Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Magpie Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Magpie Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barbon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brent Close | Under investigation |
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