Frodsham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Frodsham's crime profile in November 2023 reveals a distinctive balance between violent and property crime, shaped by both seasonal patterns and local dynamics. With a total crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—36% below the UK average of 7.5—the area demonstrates a generally low-crime environment. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (40% of total crimes), significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (27% below). This suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts may be managed through local initiatives or social structures. Shoplifting emerged as the second most common category (15.6% of total crimes), with rates 45% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly aligns with November's retail calendar, particularly Black Friday sales, which may have drawn transient populations to local stores. Anti-social behaviour (13.3% of total crimes) also showed a marked deviation from the UK average (33% below), reflecting seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and increased indoor congregation during colder weather. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (6.7% of total crimes, 40% below UK average) and public order offences (6.7% of total crimes, 43% below UK average) suggest a stable community with fewer opportunities for opportunistic crime. This pattern contrasts with areas reliant on heavy commuter traffic or late-night entertainment venues, where vehicle crime and public disorder typically dominate. The absence of significant burglary or theft from the person—both at 4.4% of total crimes—further indicates a low-risk environment for property crime, due to Frodsham's character as a smaller built-up area within Cheshire West and Chester, where community cohesion and surveillance may act as deterrents.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in Frodsham's crime mix, with three specific categories showing significant changes. Theft from the person rose 100% month-on-month (from 0 to 1 incident), a spike that may reflect increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping or the impact of darker evenings on visibility. Anti-social behaviour also doubled (from 3 to 6 incidents), a pattern consistent with seasonal factors such as colder weather driving more indoor gatherings and potential friction in public spaces. Bicycle theft similarly doubled (from 0 to 1), possibly linked to increased cycling during darker months or the timing of local events. Conversely, other theft fell 80% (from 5 to 1 incident), suggesting a reduction in opportunistic crimes that may be tied to seasonal retail patterns or improved local security measures. The balance between violent and property crime remained relatively stable, with violence and sexual offences (40% of total crimes) and property crimes (60% of total crimes) maintaining their proportional relationship. However, shoplifting's elevated rate (45% above UK average) highlights a specific vulnerability in local retail environments, driven by the concentration of shops in the town centre during November's peak shopping period. This contrast with the UK average for vehicle crime (40% below) and public order offences (43% below) underscores Frodsham's distinct character as a smaller, more community-focused area where vehicle crime and disorder are less prevalent than in larger urban centres. Residents might find the shoplifting statistics particularly relevant, as they indicate a need for targeted measures in retail zones during high-traffic periods.

Frodsham's November 2023 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 19.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.0 per 1,000, a decrease that suggests a possible seasonal moderation in criminal activity. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average, which remains consistently higher at 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Frodsham recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that places the area firmly within the lower end of the UK crime spectrum. When considering the monthly exposure, Frodsham residents faced a 1-in-207 chance of experiencing a reported crime, a statistic that reflects both the low overall crime rate and the relatively small population of 9,293. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would be expected to be higher given the national rate. The population-scaled perspective also highlights Frodsham's position as a low-crime built-up area within Cheshire West and Chester, where crime prevention efforts may be more effective or where community dynamics naturally reduce opportunities for criminal activity. The comparison to the previous month's rate further illustrates the volatility of crime statistics over short periods, with November's figures showing a clear improvement compared to the 6.0 per 1,000 rate recorded in October. This improvement, while significant, should be viewed in context: November's crime rate remains 36% below the UK average, indicating that Frodsham's safety profile is consistently better than the national average. However, the specific categories where Frodsham diverges from UK norms—such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour—suggest that local factors, rather than general trends, shape the area's crime profile.