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Crime in Tapton

Tapton had 209 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 165.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 29 Chesterfield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% above the middle Chesterfield area. Crime was down 28% on the three months before.

S41, Chesterfield · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Tapton

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165.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 29Chesterfield rank1st is the highest rate
-28%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common71 in 3 months

Month by month

103 Mar 109 Apr 80 May 76 Jun 64 Jul 69 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Tapton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7134%
anti-social behaviour3517%
shoplifting2211%
public order199%
criminal damage178%
theft178%
vehicle crime105%
drugs42%

Tapton against Chesterfield

TypeTapton per 1,000Middle Chesterfield areaChange
Violence56.153.4▼ 26%
Burglary2.42.4–
Vehicle crime7.92▼ 9%
Anti-social behaviour27.719.1▼ 45%
Theft and robbery17.48.4▲ 5%

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%
Spital220.9▲ 11%
Chesterfield182.4▲ 8%
Stonegravels179.7▼ 12%
Tapton165.3▼ 28%
Brimington109.5▲ 3%
Brimington Common99.5▲ 2%
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 Tapton a safe area?

Tapton had about 165.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 29 Chesterfield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Tapton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (71), followed by anti-social behaviour (35) and shoplifting (22).