Crime Prevention

Each of us can play an important part in reducing overall crime levels, by taking action to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime ourselves by taking on board crime prevention advice.

This can be done by making sure our homes and vehicles are secured, keeping valuables in a safe place, and making sure property is marked. We can also improve our personal safety by keeping wallets and purses, mobile phones and other items from view that are of interest to the opportunist thief.

Our handy tips and advice on PDF icon crime prevention helps provide some useful tips.

If you have been a victim of crime and would like advice and support and how to report it

In an emergency, always dial 999.
Report all non emergencies by calling Derbyshire Police on 0345 123 33 33 or call Crimestoppers anonymously via the scheme on 0800 555 111

You can also contact, Victim Support Chesterfield and District, 193 St John's Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 8PE. Tel: 01246 260 299, Fax: 01246 260 299, email victimsupport@chfield.fsbusiness.co.uk
If you prefer, you can contact Victim Support's national telephone Victim Supportline on 0845 30 30 900.

Useful links:

Safety Advice for Young People - please follow the link for useful advice to help you keep safe whilst out and about.
Stop Hate Crime - if you think you have been a victim or perceived as a third party that you have witnessed a racist incident please follow the link for advice on how to report it.
Anti-social behaviour - if you are experiencing anti-social behaviour and this is being caused by someone in your neighbourhood please follow the link for advice on how to report it.
Domestic Abuse - if you think you have been a victim of domestic abuse please follow the link for advice on how you can get help locally
Metal Theft - useful information on securing the metal within your home and business

Vehicle Watch 25 Plus Scheme Vehicle Watch 25+ Scheme

If your car is spotted being driven by someone who appears to be under 25, police officers can pull the car over and check the driver has permission from you to use the vehicle. The scheme is free to join, all you need to do is fill in a registration form and return it to Chesterfield and District NHW, Room 339, Divisional Police HQ, Beetwell Street, Chesterfield S40 1QP or alternatively you can join the scheme at one of our Contact Centres.