Crime Rates at Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 9ZZ

Saltergate area has the 50th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe , and the 128th 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 Saltergate (S40 9ZZ) in the last 12 months was 54.0 per 1,000 residents and was 58.4% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 30.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Saltergate (S40 9ZZ), the main crime hotspot is near New Square. Police recorded 248 crimes here, including 119 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.