Crime Rates at Walton Back Lane, Walton, Chesterfield, S42 7LT

Walton Back Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Brampton & Walton , and the 25th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Walton Back Lane (S42 7LT) in the last 12 months was 11.1 per 1,000 residents and was 82.1% lower than the Brampton & Walton average (62.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Walton Back Lane (S42 7LT), the main crime hotspot is near St Johns Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.