Crime Rates at Ambleside Close, Chesterfield, S41 8AF

Ambleside Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dunston , and the 162nd 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 Ambleside Close (S41 8AF) in the last 12 months was 69.2 per 1,000 residents and was 38.3% lower than the Dunston average (112.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 58.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 687.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ambleside Close (S41 8AF), the main crime hotspot is near Brome Head Way. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.