Total Crime Rate
42.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sheepbridge Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dunston , and the 101st 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 Sheepbridge Lane (S41 9RX) in the last 12 months was 42.7 per 1,000 residents and was 59.0% lower than the Dunston average (104.1 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 36.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sheepbridge Lane (S41 9RX), the main crime hotspot is near Beresford Way. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dunston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sheepbridge Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sheepbridge Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beresford Way | — |
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