Statistics from police.uk show there were 25 incidents reported in August, rising to 29 in September this year.
Below is a list of all the areas in Chesterfield worst affected by shoplifters in September.
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1. New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield.
There were as many as 10 cases of shoplifting reported near New Beetwell Street. Photo: Google
2. Vicar Lane, Chesterfield.
There were 5 more shoplifting incidents reported near Vicar Lane. Photo: Google
3. Packers Row.
Another 5 cases of shoplifting were recorded near Packers Row. Photo: Google
4. South Place, Chestefield.
4 more shoplifting incidents were recorded near South Place. Photo: Google
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