Crime Rates at Westedge Close, Kelstedge, Chesterfield, S45 0DS

Westedge Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Ashover , and the 174th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

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 Westedge Close (S45 0DS) in the last 12 months was 54.3 per 1,000 residents and was 10.8% higher than the Ashover average (49.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 31.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westedge Close (S45 0DS), the main crime hotspot is near Amber Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.