Crime Rates at Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 9ZZ

Saltergate area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe , and the 84th 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 Saltergate (S40 9ZZ) in the last 12 months was 36.0 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average (128.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Saltergate (S40 9ZZ), the main crime hotspot is near New Square. Police recorded 218 crimes here, including 89 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.