Elworth Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Elworth's crime profile in August 2023, accounting for 47.4% of the 19 reported incidents—a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents. This category alone was 62% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting the area's marked divergence from national trends. The overall crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 74.1% lower than the UK's 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity consistent with Elworth's status as a small built-up area within Cheshire East. August's seasonal context, as a peak holiday month, may partly explain the relatively high proportion of violent crimes, which could be linked to transient populations and increased social interactions. Other theft (21.1% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (10.5%) followed, both significantly below UK averages. The low rates of property crimes (6 incidents) and the absence of burglary or theft from the person—categories typically elevated in tourist-heavy areas—suggest that Elworth's crime profile is shaped by its local demographics and land use patterns. The area's small population and limited commercial density likely contribute to the subdued levels of vehicle crime and shoplifting, which were each 80% and 83% below UK averages respectively. These findings reinforce the notion that Elworth's crime picture is distinct from larger urban centres, where property crimes and public order issues tend to dominate.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with three categories experiencing 100% increases from July: drugs, other theft, and vehicle crime. These rises may reflect heightened activity during the summer months, though the absence of prior data for these categories complicates interpretation. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1), and shoplifting fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), suggesting potential interventions or seasonal lulls in specific areas of concern. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 62% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national profile. A resident might find the 10.5% share of anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) particularly noteworthy, as this type of crime is 86% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. The month-on-month decrease in violent crime by 10% (from 10 to 9) aligns with broader patterns of reduced aggression during peak holiday periods, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this correlation.

Elworth's August 2023 crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 17.4% decrease from July's 2.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of reduced incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 470 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with Elworth's overall crime rate 74.1% below the national benchmark. The reduction in violent crimes, which fell by 10% month-on-month, may align with seasonal patterns, as August typically sees a shift in community activity with increased tourism and holiday-related movements. These factors, combined with the area's smaller population, likely contribute to the sustained gap between Elworth's rates and the UK average.