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Crime in Old Whittington

Old Whittington had 116 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 110.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 29 Chesterfield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Chesterfield area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

S41, Chesterfield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Whittington

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110.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 29Chesterfield rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common64 in 3 months

Month by month

68 Mar 44 Apr 33 May 44 Jun 41 Jul 31 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Whittington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6455%
anti-social behaviour2017%
criminal damage87%
theft76%
vehicle crime54%
public order33%
weapons22%
burglary22%

Old Whittington against Chesterfield

TypeOld Whittington per 1,000Middle Chesterfield areaChange
Violence61.253.4▼ 9%
Burglary1.92.4–
Vehicle crime4.82–
Anti-social behaviour19.119.1▼ 23%
Theft and robbery8.68.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Whittington Moor260▼ 12%
Newbold118▲ 19%
Old Whittington110.9▼ 20%
Dunston109.7▲ 11%
Brimington109.5▲ 3%
Unstone Green92.6▲ 62%
New Whittington64.6▼ 6%
See every Chesterfield area ranked on the crime in Chesterfield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Old Whittington a safe area?

Old Whittington had about 110.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 29 Chesterfield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Whittington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (64), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and criminal damage (8).