Ellesmere Port Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ellesmere Port’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 41.5% of all reported crimes — a stark reminder of the area’s ongoing challenges with personal safety. The overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents placed the built-up area 3.5% below the UK average, yet the dominance of violent crime highlighted a critical disparity in local patterns. This category, at 3.4 per 1,000, exceeded the UK average by 16%, suggesting a concentration of incidents in specific pockets of the area. Anti-social behaviour followed at 14.5%, though it remained 19% below the UK rate, potentially reflecting effective community policing or local initiatives. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic in town centres or public spaces contributing to violence and disorder. Public order offences rose 19% above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000, aligning with the dynamics of a built-up area where nightlife and retail activity intersect. While property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting remained relatively low, the 400% spike in vehicle crime pointed to a possible shift in summer commuting or leisure patterns. These trends underscore the combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and policing priorities in shaping Ellesmere Port’s crime profile.

June 2023 saw a 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 4 to 20 incidents — a stark shift that may reflect increased summer traffic or changes in parking patterns. Other crime also surged by 180%, with 14 reported incidents compared to 5 in May, suggesting emerging issues in unclassified categories. Conversely, burglary dropped by 42.9%, from 14 to 8 cases, aligning with the UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences, though 16% above the UK average at 3.4 per 1,000, remained the dominant category, contributing 41.5% of total crimes. Residents may note the sharp decline in robbery (from 3 to 1 cases). These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with some categories showing marked divergence from national benchmarks.

Ellesmere Port’s crime rate in June 2023 rose by 11.0% compared to May, reaching 8.2 per 1,000 residents — a local figure that does not directly compare to UK-wide daily averages. On average, 18 crimes were reported daily in the built-up area, reflecting a consistent level of activity across the month. When scaled to the population of 66,520, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 122 residents over the course of June. This monthly exposure provides context for residents: while the rate is slightly below the UK average, the upward trend from the previous month suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area’s crime burden, though manageable, remains a factor in community safety planning. Local patterns, such as the 400% increase in vehicle crime, may indicate shifts in seasonal activity or infrastructure use that warrant further analysis.