Frodsham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,293 residents, Frodsham recorded 37 crimes in July 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 people—52.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure highlights Frodsham's relative safety compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) dominated the crime mix, accounting for 29.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (7 cases) and criminal damage and arson (6 cases). The seasonal context of July—peak summer with schools out, tourism surges, and festivals—likely influences these figures. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, its rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may temper violence despite summer activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 45% below the UK average, possibly reflecting Frodsham's character as a smaller, more cohesive built-up area. However, criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) slightly exceed the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), hinting at localized issues that may warrant further observation. The overall crime rate aligns with Frodsham's historical profile as a relatively low-crime area, though the interplay between seasonal activity and community dynamics likely shapes these outcomes.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in Frodsham's crime profile. Criminal damage and arson surged by 100%, rising from 3 to 6 incidents—a jump that may reflect increased outdoor activity during festivals or targeted vandalism. Vehicle crime and other theft both doubled from previous months, though these remain rare (0.1 per 1,000 each), potentially influenced by summer travel patterns or temporary lapses in security. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 62.5% (8 to 3 cases), due to reduced foot traffic from local retail closures or heightened policing during peak hours. Public order offences also dropped by 60% (10 to 4 cases), which could indicate effective community engagement during summer events. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, declined by 35.3% (17 to 11 cases), a trend consistent with the UK-wide reduction in violent crime during summer months. Frodsham's violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) remains 58% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives—such as community policing or event management—may contribute to this gap. However, the slight increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about whether seasonal gatherings or infrastructure vulnerabilities are playing a role. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring specific crime types during high-activity periods.

Frodsham's crime rate in July 2024 (4.0 per 1,000) represents a 24.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000, indicating a sustained period of lower crime. On a daily basis, Frodsham experienced roughly 1 crime per day over July—a figure that, while seemingly low, translates to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 251 residents. This ratio provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a crime was approximately 0.4% (1/251), a figure significantly lower than the UK average. When scaled to Frodsham's population, the 37 total crimes equate to just 0.4% of the population being directly affected, a testament to the area's overall safety. This monthly exposure rate contrasts sharply with larger urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with more frequent crime. The drop from May's rate also aligns with broader UK trends of reduced crime during summer, though Frodsham's performance remains exceptional. For residents, these statistics reinforce that Frodsham's crime profile is consistently below national benchmarks, even as local factors—such as seasonal events—introduce minor fluctuations in specific categories.