BOULTON CLOSE, S40 4XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S40 4XJ

BOULTON CLOSE, S40 4XJ, Chesterfield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.56 per 1,000 population. This S40 4XJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S40 postcode area, which has experienced 456 crimes and a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S40 4XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S40 4XJ, encompassing approximately 1643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S40 4XJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mercaston Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cauldon Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Wardgate Way with total crimes: 2

BOULTON CLOSE, S40 4XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.5615.38%
Other theft39.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.2144.44%
Public order37.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Theft from the person11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.34-30.77%
Other theft25.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.0830.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.04150.00%
Public order43.0433.33%
Shoplifting32.430.00%
Other theft21.83-60.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.64-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.08100.00%
Other theft53.65400.00%
Public order33.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.78140.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.30200.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.300.00%
Burglary33.04200.00%
Public order21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.0450.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.69-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3440.00%
Burglary64.26500.00%
Shoplifting33.65-40.00%
Other theft11.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.390.00%
Shoplifting53.040.00%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202413
June 20249
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S40 4XJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mercaston Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Cauldon Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wardgate Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Linacre Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Horsley Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakamoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rodsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wheathill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Spring House Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Repton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1