Elworth Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Elworth recorded a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 66.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every 425 residents over the course of the month. The area’s crime profile shows a clear emphasis on violent and public order offences, which together accounted for over 60% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences, at 9 incidents (42.9% of total), remained the most common category. month-on-month decrease from 22 incidents in December 2024. Public order offences (4 incidents) and shoplifting (3 incidents) followed as the next most frequent categories. Seasonal factors likely contribute to these patterns, with January’s post-holiday environment and reduced retail footfall potentially dampening opportunities for certain crimes. However, the data also highlights a stark contrast between Elworth and national trends: while UK averages for violent crime are 2.5 per 1,000, Elworth’s rate is 60% below that figure. This suggests a combination of local policing effectiveness, community characteristics, and the built-up area’s specific dynamics may be shaping outcomes. The relatively low levels of property crime—only 8 incidents compared to 9 violent crimes—further indicate a crime profile skewed toward interpersonal conflicts rather than opportunistic theft. These trends, though consistent with January’s typical seasonal context, warrant ongoing monitoring to ensure they reflect sustained safety rather than temporary fluctuations.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+200%), bicycle theft (+100%), and theft from the person (+100%), though these remain low in absolute terms. Shoplifting, now at 3 incidents, is still 52% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 59.1% from 22 to 9 incidents, a reduction that may reflect seasonal lulls in alcohol-fueled disputes or improved community interventions. Public order offences, at 4 incidents, rose slightly above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) by 9%, suggesting a localized challenge in managing disturbances during colder months. Bicycle theft in Elworth (0.1 per 1,000) is 100% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may be explained by the area’s built-up character and potential vulnerabilities in secure storage for bikes. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in shoplifting, which could indicate targeted activity around local retail outlets despite overall low crime levels. These shifts underscore the need for tailored strategies, such as enhanced CCTV in high-footfall areas, to address emerging patterns without overextending resources.

Elworth’s January 2025 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 represents a 38.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical January trends, where post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, Elworth experienced roughly one reported crime per day in January, a figure that contextualizes the risk as relatively low compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 425 residents, a metric that emphasizes the rarity of incidents in this built-up area of Cheshire East. When compared to the UK average, Elworth’s overall rate remains strikingly low, with violent crime rates (1.0 per 1,000) 60% below national figures. This suggests that factors such as community cohesion, effective local policing, or the area’s demographic profile—possibly including a higher proportion of older residents—may be contributing to sustained safety. However, the 100% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average highlights a vulnerability in specific crime categories that could benefit from targeted measures, such as bike registration schemes or improved lighting in parking areas. These comparisons illustrate that while Elworth’s overall crime environment is markedly safer than the UK average, localized challenges require attention to maintain this trend.