Elworth Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Elworth’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents — 38.7% below the UK average of 8.0. This stark contrast with national figures positions Elworth as a relatively safe built-up area within Cheshire East, where crime prevention efforts and community engagement may contribute to lower rates. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (40.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and public order issues (11.4%). These categories all fall significantly below UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 2.0 per 1,000 (32% below the UK rate of 2.8). Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and bank holidays, likely contributed to increased socialising and associated anti-social behaviour, though the area’s overall crime profile remains stable. The balance between violent and property crimes (18 vs 12) suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than economic crimes, a pattern consistent with smaller urban areas where community dynamics play a larger role. The low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) — 68% below the UK average — may reflect effective local policing or the absence of high-value targets in a residential-dominated built-up area.

May 2023 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with other theft jumping 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and anti-social behaviour surging 166.7% (from 3 to 8). These shifts suggest a growing focus on property-related offences and public disorder, even as overall violent crime remains below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.9% of all crimes, a share significantly lower than the UK average of 28% for the same category. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 (18 cases) is 32% below the national average for anti-social behaviour, which may reflect community cohesion or effective local interventions. A resident would note that shoplifting, at 0.3 per 1,000, is 39% below the UK average — a trend consistent with Elworth’s lower retail density compared to major urban centres.

Elworth's crime rate in May 2023 rose 46.7% compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.4 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 38.7% below the UK average of 8.0. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 203 residents. This ratio highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Elworth compared to national trends, even as local patterns show upward shifts. The population context further underscores that the 44 total crimes reported represent a small proportion of the area’s 8,931 residents, with only 0.49% of the population directly affected by crime in May. This contrast between local and national statistics illustrates the unique character of Elworth, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to a crime profile distinct from larger urban centres.