Frodsham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Frodsham’s crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 44.2% of all reported incidents—a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents, 23% below the UK average. This category’s prominence may reflect the area’s social dynamics, including the presence of local amenities that attract both residents and visitors during the post-holiday period. Shoplifting followed closely, contributing 11.6% of total crimes (0.5 per 1,000), a figure 12% below the UK average, suggesting that retail footfall remains a key driver of such offences despite the month’s reduced activity. Anti-social behaviour (9.3% of incidents) and criminal damage (9.3%) also featured prominently, both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, post-holiday lulls, and colder weather—likely contributed to lower outdoor crime rates, though the sharp rise in vehicle crime may indicate shifts in local transportation patterns or increased vulnerability during winter months. Frodsham’s overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000, 37.8% below the UK average, positions it as a relatively safe area, though the interplay between local factors and national trends remains an ongoing consideration for community safety planning.

January 2024 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to three incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle movement during colder weather. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one incident reported—a stark contrast to December’s zero cases, potentially linked to post-holiday bike storage practices. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 75% (from four to one), a decline consistent with the post-holiday period’s reduced retail activity. Frodsham’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 23% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the 67% increase in bicycle theft, which exceeds the national average. These variations underscore the combination of local factors and broader trends.

Frodsham's crime rate in January 2024 (4.6 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 24.5% decrease from December's 6.1 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the town's overall low crime profile. When considering monthly exposure, residents faced a 1-in-216 chance of being directly affected by a crime, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, but the daily figure provides a tangible measure of how frequently crime manifests in everyday life. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Frodsham’s relatively small size contributes to a manageable crime burden, though fluctuations in specific categories like vehicle crime warrant closer attention.