Ellesmere Port Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ellesmere Port's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 43.6% of all reported incidents. This category, which registered 226 cases at a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, was 23% above the UK average, underscoring a localised concentration of such crimes. The prominence of violent crime in this urbanised area may be linked to factors such as the presence of community hubs, nightlife activity, or social dynamics that contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Public order offences followed closely, making up 11.6% of the total, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents—48% above the UK average. This suggests that issues such as anti-social behaviour, disorderly conduct, or public intoxication are significant concerns, potentially exacerbated by the start of the summer season, which often brings increased foot traffic and social gatherings. Shoplifting, the third most common category, rose to 10.6% of all crimes, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents—29% above the UK average. This may reflect the influence of retail centres or high-street activity in the area, which are known to correlate with higher shoplifting rates. Despite these trends, Ellesmere Port's overall crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents remained 4.9% below the UK average, indicating that while certain categories are overrepresented, the area as a whole maintains a relatively safer profile compared to the national context. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer—likely plays a role in these patterns, with longer daylight hours and increased social activity contributing to higher rates of public order and violent crimes. However, direct causal links, and further analysis would be needed to explore these correlations in depth.

June 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery incidents surging by 100% compared to the previous month, marking a stark contrast to the 56.3% decline in burglary cases. This shift highlights a potential reallocation of criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal dynamics or localized factors affecting property crime. Additionally, the rate of drug-related offences increased by 66.7%, aligning with broader national trends but underscoring the need for targeted interventions in this area. Meanwhile, the reduction in bicycle theft—down 40%—suggests that recent measures or changes in community behaviour may be having a positive impact. Public order offences, which accounted for 11.6% of all reported crimes, remained 48% above the UK average, indicating that this category continues to be a focal point for local law enforcement. These variations in crime trends provide valuable insights for residents and authorities alike, offering a nuanced picture of the area's evolving security landscape.

Ellesmere Port's June 2024 crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day in June, a figure that provides a tangible snapshot of the frequency of incidents experienced by local residents. When considering the monthly exposure, the data indicates that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents, offering a measure of the area's crime density relative to its population of 66,520. This monthly perspective allows for a broader understanding of how crime is distributed across the community, highlighting that while the overall rate remains below the UK average, the local context of Ellesmere Port—characterised by a mix of urban and suburban environments—continues to influence the nature and frequency of reported crimes.