Elworth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Elworth's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area's effectiveness in maintaining safety, despite seasonal factors like longer evenings and increased outdoor activity. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (39.3% of total incidents), criminal damage and arson (17.9%), and other theft (14.3%). These figures suggest a mix of personal and property-related issues, though both categories remain significantly below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, for instance, were 58% below the national rate, while criminal damage and arson matched the UK average. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight—may have influenced patterns, with outdoor drinking and socialising potentially contributing to the 39.3% share of violent crimes. However, the overall crime rate's consistency with previous months, despite the UK's typically higher rates, indicates strong local policing or community initiatives. The absence of major spikes in property crime, such as burglary or vehicle theft, further reinforces Elworth's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Cheshire East. While the 100% increase in drugs-related incidents and shoplifting raises questions, these isolated cases do not detract from the broader trend of low crime levels. This data illustrates a community where crime remains a minor concern compared to national benchmarks, though localized factors will require ongoing monitoring.

May 2025 saw three crime categories increase by 100% compared to April: drugs, shoplifting, and other theft. This surge in shoplifting and theft may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property crimes now accounting for 46.4% of total incidents (11 out of 28), compared to 46.4% for violent crimes. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 incidents) suggests a possible reduction in community tensions during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained 58% below the UK average, despite a 21.4% decrease from April. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting, now at one incident, particularly relevant, as it contrasts with the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. The absence of burglary or public order offences in May, compared to previous months, indicates a continued trend of low property crime in this built-up area.

Elworth's crime rate in May 2025 rose 16.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.7 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Elworth experienced approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 319 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting the area's overall safety. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the slight uptick, residents face far fewer incidents than the national average. This contrast underscores Elworth's effectiveness in maintaining low crime levels, even as local factors like seasonal activity influence minor fluctuations. The rise in specific categories, such as drugs and shoplifting, will be explored in the highlights section, but the broader trend remains one of relative stability compared to the UK context.