Ellesmere Port Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ellesmere Port's crime rate in January 2024 was 7.0 per 1,000 residents, 5.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area's typical profile, where crime rates are influenced by a mix of urban and suburban characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.3% of all reported crimes, the highest proportion of any category, followed by shoplifting (10.5%) and public order offences (8.6%). These figures align with the area's role as a regional hub with a concentration of retail and public spaces. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday periods, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—likely contributed to the overall lower crime rate compared to the previous month. While violent crime remains a persistent concern, with Ellesmere Port's rate 12% above the UK average, the broader crime picture shows a balance between property and violent offences. The absence of major spikes in property crime, such as burglary or vehicle-related incidents, suggests that the area's infrastructure and policing strategies may be effectively mitigating such risks. However, the significant rise in bicycle theft, though not yet a major trend, deserves closer attention, particularly given the area's growing cycling culture and the potential for targeted theft in high-traffic zones.

The most striking movement in January 2024 was the 200% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one reported incident to three. This surge, while modest in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 25.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 259 to 193. The latter decline may reflect seasonal factors, as January typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer public gatherings. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Ellesmere Port (2.9 per 1,000) remains 12% above the UK average, despite the drop. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell 39% below the UK average, suggesting a possible focus on more targeted criminal activity. The 150% rise in possession of weapons, from two to five incidents, adds a layer of complexity to the month's crime profile, though its small scale limits immediate concern. These shifts underscore the need for residents to remain vigilant in specific areas, particularly around cycling routes and public spaces where anti-social behaviour is now less prevalent.

Ellesmere Port's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in built-up areas, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours during January often correlate with lower crime rates. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows that 1 in every 142 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of January, a relatively low proportion compared to other UK areas. The daily crime count averaged 15 incidents per day, a figure that reflects the area's population density and the nature of its built-up environment. When scaled to the population of 66,520, this rate remains consistent with the area's historical profile as a medium-sized town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The decrease in violent crime, combined with the stable property crime rate, suggests a possible shift in criminal activity toward less frequent but more concentrated incidents, such as the notable rise in bicycle theft.