Total Crime Rate
56.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Carsington Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brampton West & Loundsley Green , and the 139th 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 Carsington Close (S40 4RH) in the last 12 months was 56.6 per 1,000 residents and was 0.4% higher than the Brampton West & Loundsley Green average (56.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carsington Close (S40 4RH), the main crime hotspot is near Hipley Close. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chesterfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Hipley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Sudbury Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hipley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Foston Drive | Under investigation |
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