Frodsham Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Frodsham's August 2024 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places it 11.0% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, yet the distribution of crime types reveals notable divergences. Violence and sexual offences, the most frequent category, accounted for 30.9% of all incidents (21 cases) and remained 14% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, surged to 29.4% of total crimes (20 cases), significantly outpacing the UK average by 53%. Public order offences also rose to 13.2% (9 cases), 59% above the UK benchmark, a trend that may be linked to the area's seasonal dynamics. The month's peak holiday season typically sees increased tourism and transient populations, which could contribute to the spike in anti-social behaviour and public order issues. This contrasts with the 44% reduction in shoplifting, which fell to 0.4 per 1,000 (4 cases)—a category that often correlates with retail activity and foot traffic. The data suggests that Frodsham's built-up area, situated within Cheshire West and Chester, experiences unique pressures during summer months, where the influx of visitors may amplify social tensions and strain local resources. The relative safety of Frodsham compared to the UK average is evident in categories like burglary and criminal damage, which are 6% and 84% below UK figures respectively, but the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions in public spaces.

The most striking shift in August 2024 was the 185.7% rise in anti-social behaviour, escalating from 7 to 20 incidents—a figure that exceeds the UK average by 53%. This surge, occurring against a backdrop of increased foot traffic and seasonal activity, may partly explain the heightened tensions in public spaces. Concurrently, burglary and other crime both surged by 200%, with incidents rising from 1 to 3 each, a development that contrasts with the 84% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 6 to 1. This divergence suggests a combination of local conditions and crime dynamics, with property crimes rising despite the summer's typically lower burglary rates. Violent crimes—though still the second most common category—remained 14% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000. Residents may find the 200% increase in burglary particularly concerning, as it reflects a departure from historical trends in this built-up area of Cheshire West and Chester.

Frodsham's August 2024 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents marks an 83.9% increase from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a significant upward shift. Daily crime activity averaged approximately two incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance during peak hours. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area's population of 9,293, illustrates the relative scale of incidents. This rate, though lower than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, highlights a stark contrast in the distribution of crime types, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences exceeding UK averages by 53% and 59% respectively. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Frodsham remains statistically safer than the UK average overall, certain categories demand closer attention, particularly those linked to social interactions and public spaces. The comparison with the previous month underscores a dynamic shift in crime patterns, potentially influenced by seasonal factors and local events.