Car theft and vehicle crime in Chesterfield
90 vehicle crimes were reported to Derbyshire Constabulary within about a mile of Chesterfield from October 2025 to September 2026. The most recent quarter brought 20 offences, 26% fewer than the 27 in the quarter before it.
Chesterfield month by month
The busiest month was March 2026 with 15 offences; the quietest was August 2026 with 2. The later six months were 9% higher than the first six. Average: 7.5 a month.
| Month | Offences | vs 12-month average |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 8 | +0 |
| Nov 2025 | 6 | -2 |
| Dec 2025 | 5 | -2 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 | -2 |
| Feb 2026 | 4 | -4 |
| Mar 2026 | 15 | +8 |
| Apr 2026 | 12 | +4 |
| May 2026 | 8 | +0 |
| Jun 2026 | 7 | -0 |
| Jul 2026 | 12 | +4 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | -6 |
| Sep 2026 | 6 | -2 |
How Chesterfield compares
Chesterfield sits at number 78 of 84 on our table, with 8 offences a month: around 68% below the typical town in our set. By contrast Cardiff recorded 116 a month.
Over the latest three months the one-mile circle around Chesterfield averaged 7 vehicle offences a month. Roughly 35% of sampled British postcodes recorded more than central Chesterfield. For context we counted the same one-mile radius around 400 random postcodes nationwide (Jul 2026, Aug 2026, Sep 2026). Test your own street with the free theft risk checker.
Within the Derbyshire Constabulary area, Chesterfield ranks 2 of the 2 centres we track at 8 offences a month. The others: Derby (26).
Towns nearest to Chesterfield
- Sheffield (10 miles away): 52 a month, 591% more than Chesterfield
- Mansfield (11 miles away): 22 a month, 193% more than Chesterfield
- Rotherham (14 miles away): 24 a month, 220% more than Chesterfield
Where in Chesterfield offences were recorded
The top five recorded locations hold 23% of all offences in the radius around Chesterfield.
- On or near Hospital: 6
- On or near Parking Area: 6
- On or near Cavendish Street: 3
- On or near St Mary's Gate: 3
- On or near Tapton Vale: 3
What happened to Chesterfield cases
The most common recorded outcome near Chesterfield was "investigation complete; no suspect identified" (71 cases).
| Outcome | Offences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 79% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 10 | 11% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 2% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 2% |
| Under investigation | 2 | 2% |
What this means if you park near Chesterfield
Chesterfield sees around 8 vehicle offences a month: low by city standards, yet thieves target the most valuable cars first. March was the local peak, which is worth remembering when you plan where to park.
Against the 90 offences logged here in a year, an aftermarket immobiliser slows thieves who clone or relay keys, and an S5 or S7 tracker covers you if they still get away. See installation options.
Chesterfield car theft questions
How much car crime is there in Chesterfield?
Police recorded 90 vehicle offences within about a mile of central Chesterfield in the 12 months to September 2026, an average of 8 a month. That ranks 78 of 84 towns on our list, among the lower end.
When was vehicle crime worst in Chesterfield?
March 2026 was the peak with 15 offences, against 2 in August 2026. The latest month, September 2026, recorded 6.
Are car thieves caught in Chesterfield?
Rarely. 79% of the Chesterfield cases (71 of 90) ended with no suspect identified, while 4 showed a court or charge outcome. Stopping the theft, or recovering the car fast, is the realistic defence.
Does this cover stolen cars only in Chesterfield?
The Chesterfield total of 90 includes thefts of vehicles, thefts from them and interference: police.uk does not split these at street level, so treat it as all car crime rather than stolen cars only.
Source: police.uk, centred on 53.235, -1.421, retrieved 2026-11-06. Method and limits.