Total Crime Rate
117.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Markham Lane area has the 14th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Staveley Central , and the 109th highest crime rate of 355 local areas in Chesterfield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Markham Lane (S44 5HS) in the last 12 months was 117.8 per 1,000 residents and was 14.6% lower than the Staveley Central average (137.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 48.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Markham Lane (S44 5HS), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chesterfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Markham Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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