Elworth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Elworth's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a marked divergence from the UK average, with a rate of 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents—60.7% below the national figure of 8.4. This built-up area within Cheshire East exhibits a unique balance of crime types, shaped by its small-scale urban character. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.5% of all incidents, followed by public order (20.7%) and shoplifting (10.3%). The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and increased socialising, likely contributes to patterns seen in violent and public order offences. While the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, public order offences in Elworth were 11% above the national benchmark, suggesting a need for targeted community engagement strategies. The low prevalence of property crimes—shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary all sit well below UK averages—reflects either effective local policing or the area's character as a relatively stable residential community. However, the modest increase in public order incidents may hint at broader social dynamics, such as the impact of bank holidays or shifts in local demographics. This data underscores Elworth's position as an area with a crime profile that is both distinct and manageable.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in Elworth's crime profile, with shoplifting, vehicle crime, and bicycle theft each doubling compared to April, marking a 100% increase for each category. This surge, from zero to three shoplifting incidents, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during May bank holidays or the impact of warmer weather on retail activity. Conversely, other theft offences fell by 50%, indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes. The crime mix also shifted, with violence and sexual offences remaining the largest category (34.5%), but public order incidents (20.7%) now accounting for a significant share. Public order offences in Elworth were 11% above the UK average, a contrast to most other categories which sit well below national benchmarks. For residents, the doubling of vehicle crime from zero to one incident highlights the need for continued vigilance in securing parked vehicles, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. The absence of any significant rise in property crimes—despite the seasonal context—suggests that local measures may be effectively mitigating risks in this category.

Elworth's crime rate in May 2024 (3.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 164.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sharp upward trend. However, this remains far below the UK average, with the area's overall rate 60.7% lower than the national figure. On a daily basis, Elworth recorded roughly one crime per day in May, a localised metric that provides context for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 308 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to many UK areas. With a population of 8,931, this suggests that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by crime in any given month. The contrast between Elworth's low overall rate and its elevated public order offences (11% above the UK average) illustrates the complexity of local crime patterns. While property crimes remain well below national levels—shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary all sit 50-80% below UK averages—the relative increase in public order incidents may indicate a need for community-focused initiatives to address underlying social factors. This data reinforces Elworth's position as an area with a crime profile that is both safer than the national average and distinct in its specific challenges.