Ellesmere Port Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ellesmere Port’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 7.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in the built-up area, which is consistent with its position as a commuter hub and its relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.2% of all recorded crimes, making them the most common category, followed by public order offences (11.8%) and anti-social behaviour (10.2%). These figures align with the area’s character as a mix of residential and commercial zones, where public spaces and social interactions contribute to higher rates of violence and disorder. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and longer evenings—likely influenced the increase in outdoor drinking and socialising, which may have contributed to the rise in public order and violence-related incidents. However, the area’s crime profile also shows notable differences from the UK average: anti-social behaviour is 40% below the national rate, and burglary is 35% below, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be effective in reducing these specific types of crime. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average may be attributed to the area’s compact layout, which limits opportunities for vehicle-related theft and burglary, as well as the presence of community policing efforts. Overall, the crime picture in May 2023 illustrates a balance between persistent challenges in violent and public order offences and the area’s relative success in keeping property crimes below national averages.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in possession of weapons, rising from one incident to four. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 60% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 10 to 4 incidents. The category of burglary also experienced a notable 250% rise, moving from four to 14 cases, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted criminal activity. Meanwhile, bicycle theft doubled from zero to four incidents, a trend consistent with the area’s proximity to cycling routes and the timing of local events. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 44.2% of all crimes, a share that is 19% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 40% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in community engagement or environmental management may be effective. The stark contrast between rising weapon possession and falling vehicle crime illustrates a shifting crime mix that deserves closer attention to underlying factors.

Ellesmere Port’s crime rate in May 2023 fell by 10.5% compared to April, dropping from 8.3 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the area’s ongoing trend of maintaining a crime rate 7.5% below the UK average, a consistent position that reflects local policing strategies and community engagement efforts. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 16 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the built-up area despite the fluctuations in specific crime categories. This metric, when viewed against the population of 66,520, illustrates that the majority of residents remain unaffected by crime on a daily basis. The reduction in vehicle crime by 60% (from 10 to 4 incidents) and the drop in other crime by 37.5% suggest targeted interventions or seasonal factors, such as the winding down of Easter-related activities, may have contributed to the overall decline.