Ellesmere Port Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ellesmere Port's crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 52.7% of all reported crimes. This category alone stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 50% above the UK average, underscoring a pressing concern for local authorities. The overall crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents placed the area just 1.2% above the UK average, a marginal difference that reflects both local challenges and broader national trends. The prominence of violent crime may be influenced by the area's characteristics as a built-up part of Cheshire West and Chester, where community interactions and public spaces could contribute to such incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role, with June marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours increasing opportunities for crime. Public order offences, which rose sharply to 1.0 per 1,000, may be linked to the influx of visitors or the dynamics of local nightlife. In contrast, property crimes such as shoplifting remained relatively stable, with rates slightly below the UK average. This divergence highlights the combination of factors shaping Ellesmere Port's crime profile, where violent incidents dominate but other categories show varying trends. The data also reveals a significant gap in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime compared to national averages, suggesting areas for targeted intervention. As the summer progresses, monitoring these patterns will be crucial to understanding how seasonal and local influences continue to shape the area's crime profile.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 700% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one incident to eight. This surge may be linked to the start of summer, when cycling activity typically rises. Concurrently, public order offences grew by 34.7%, potentially tied to increased social gatherings during warmer weather. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, with a 69% increase from 29 to 49 incidents, suggesting heightened tensions in certain areas. Theft from the person fell by 50%, with only one reported case, a stark contrast to the previous month's two. This decline, combined with a 33.3% drop in drug-related offences, indicates some positive trends in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category, sitting 50% above the UK average, underscoring a critical focus area for local authorities.

Ellesmere Port's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.9% increase from the previous month's 7.2 per 1,000. This shift suggests a notable uptick in reported incidents, though the area remains marginally above the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged 18 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 123 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average in some categories—such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime—it highlights a localised concentration in violent and public order offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents are not affected compared to the national context, but the mix of crime types indicates specific local pressures. This includes a sharp rise in bicycle theft and public order issues, which may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted hotspots within the area.