Total Crime Rate
140.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands area has the 14th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brimington North , and the 87th highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodlands (S43 1BE) in the last 12 months was 140.6 per 1,000 residents and was 75.7% higher 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 114.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands (S43 1BE), the main crime hotspot is near Woodlands. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brimington North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lansdowne Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wayside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Deans Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Deans Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wikeley Way | Under investigation |
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