Total Crime Rate
64.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bent Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Staveley Central , and the 154th 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 Bent Lane (S43 3UG) in the last 12 months was 64.6 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% lower than the Staveley Central average (150.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 14.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 41.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 213.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bent Lane (S43 3UG), the main crime hotspot is near Ralph Road. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Staveley Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bent Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ralph Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ralph Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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