Frodsham Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Frodsham’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 5.5 per 1,000, a figure that is 31.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects a combination of effective local policing and the area’s demographic profile, which includes a mix of residential and commercial zones typical of a commuter town. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (31.4% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (19.6%), and criminal damage and arson (17.7%). These trends align with seasonal patterns, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have influenced outdoor socialising and associated incidents. While the overall rate remains stable, the seasonal context suggests that increased foot traffic and social activity in public spaces could contribute to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, the prevalence of anti-social behaviour may be linked to Frodsham’s proximity to larger urban centres, where such incidents are more common. However, the significant drop in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average—despite May’s social dynamics—indicates that local initiatives or community engagement efforts may have had a measurable impact. The data also highlights the importance of contextual factors: for example, Frodsham’s lower rates of theft from the person and shoplifting, which are 80% and 66% below the UK average, may be attributed to its smaller retail footprint compared to major cities. These insights underscore the need to balance generalisations with specific local conditions when interpreting crime statistics.

The most significant change in May 2023 was a 100% increase in 'Other crime', rising from zero to two incidents. This category, while not explicitly defined in the data, may include minor offenses or unclassified reports that warrant attention. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 56.8%, a drop from 37 to 16 cases. This decline aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 2.8 per 1,000, but Frodsham’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 remains 39% below the national figure. However, other areas of concern include burglary and criminal damage, which are 126% and 61% above their respective UK averages. Burglary alone contributes 11.8% of all crimes in Frodsham, a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, compared to the UK’s 0.3 per 1,000. These disparities suggest that while overall crime is down, specific vulnerabilities—such as property-related offenses—require targeted community awareness.

Frodsham’s crime rate in May 2023 dropped significantly from 9.8 per 1,000 in April to 5.5 per 1,000, marking a 43.9% decrease. This reduction reflects a broader trend of declining violence and anti-social behaviour, though the area still faces challenges in specific categories. On a daily basis, Frodsham recorded an average of two crimes per day in May, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 182 residents, illustrating the relatively low monthly exposure compared to larger urban areas. While the overall rate is well below the UK average, the persistence of certain crime types—such as burglary and criminal damage—highlights the need for continued vigilance. The population-scaled perspective also underscores that Frodsham’s crime profile, though improving, remains distinct from national trends due to its unique demographic and geographic characteristics.