Crime Rates at Bestwood Park, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9LD

Bestwood Park area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Clay Cross North , and the 4th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Bestwood Park (S45 9LD) in the last 12 months was 379.7 per 1,000 residents and was 187.7% higher than the Clay Cross North average (132.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 51 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 65 (≈ 173.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bestwood Park (S45 9LD), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.