Frodsham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Frodsham's crime rate for September 2023 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 37.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This continued trend of lower-than-national crime levels reflects a combination of local factors, including a relatively stable population and a built-up area within Cheshire West and Chester that may benefit from community cohesion and effective local policing. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (19 cases, 41.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 cases, 17.4%) and criminal damage and arson (6 cases, 13.0%). These figures align with patterns seen in similar suburban and commuter-focused areas, where violent crime often exceeds property-related offences. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the transition to darker evenings—may have influenced the crime mix, with increased foot traffic in local schools and retail areas contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence. Frodsham's rates for violence (2.0 per 1,000, 27% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000, 33% below UK average) are significantly lower than national benchmarks, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic characteristics, such as a lower proportion of transient populations, may play a role in maintaining these lower levels. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000, 64% below UK average) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000, 58% below UK average) could also indicate a community with strong local enforcement or a lower density of high-traffic commercial zones compared to larger urban centres.

September 2023 saw a 4.7% increase in Frodsham's overall crime rate, rising from 4.7 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift was driven by significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories: vehicle crime surged by 100% (0 to 2 cases), other theft doubled (2 to 4 cases), and criminal damage and arson rose sharply from zero to 6 cases. These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as the return of students and commuters to the area, which could have led to higher traffic volumes or temporary disruptions in local routines. Conversely, public order offences fell by 57.1% (7 to 3 cases), linked to the end of summer events or a reduction in late-night activity as evenings grew darker. The area's performance against UK averages also revealed contrasting trends: while violence and sexual offences remained 27% below the national rate, criminal damage and arson were 17% above the UK average, a rare outlier in Frodsham's otherwise consistently lower crime profile. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for heightened awareness around car security during the autumn months. This data underscores the importance of local crime patterns being interpreted in context, with Frodsham's built-up character and seasonal rhythms shaping the types of crimes reported.

Frodsham's September 2023 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 4.7% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 4.7. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, highlights the continuous presence of criminal activity in a relatively small population. When scaled to the area's 9,293 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 202 residents over the course of the month—a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. The comparison to national figures further illustrates Frodsham's position as a safer-than-average area, with rates for key categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour consistently below UK benchmarks. However, the 17% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average raises questions about localized factors, such as the condition of public infrastructure or the frequency of targeted vandalism in specific areas. For residents, the 2 crimes per day figure provides a tangible sense of the area's risk level, though this does not equate to a direct threat to any individual. The population-scaled perspective—1-in-202 residents affected monthly—offers a broader context, suggesting that Frodsham's crime profile remains one of the least problematic in the UK, despite the recent upward trend in specific categories.