Crime Rates at High Street, Old Whittington, Chesterfield, S41 9LA

High Street area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brimington North , and the 122nd 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 High Street (S41 9LA) in the last 12 months was 51.8 per 1,000 residents and was 35.3% lower than the Brimington North average (80.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 25.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around High Street (S41 9LA), the main crime hotspot is near Old Bakery Close. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.