Crime Rates at Malham Close, Chesterfield, S40 4LF

Malham Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brockwell , and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 355 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 Malham Close (S40 4LF) in the last 12 months was 72.5 per 1,000 residents and was 12.7% lower than the Brockwell average (83.1 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 28.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Malham Close (S40 4LF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Brent Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.