Frodsham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Frodsham's February 2025 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places it 37.3% below the UK average of 6.7, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low crime profile. The crime mix in the month reveals a shift toward violent offences, which accounted for 38.5% of all reported incidents (15 cases), compared to 20.5% for anti-social behaviour (8 cases) and 7.7% for shoplifting (3 cases). This balance between violent and property crime may reflect seasonal dynamics, as February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—often sees lower rates of property-related offences such as vehicle crime or burglary. However, the dominance of violent crime, particularly violence and sexual offences, raises questions about local factors that could contribute to this trend. While the overall rate remains low, the 15 violent incidents highlight a need for continued monitoring, especially given the area’s status as a built-up district within Cheshire West and Chester. The seasonal context of February, a pre-spring lull, may partly explain the lower overall crime rate, though the persistence of violent crime suggests other influences, such as social or environmental factors, may be at play. The breakdown also shows that Frodsham’s crime profile differs from the UK average in several categories, including a 52% lower rate of shoplifting and a 73% lower rate of vehicle crime. These disparities could be attributed to the area’s character, which, while not explicitly defined by the data, may align with a smaller, more tightly knit community where high-profile crimes are less common.

February 2025 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes (15) outpacing property crimes (11) for the first time this year. This balance may signal changes in local dynamics. Three crimes—possession of weapons, burglary, and robbery—saw 100% increases from the previous month, each rising from zero to one incident. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 66.7%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 62.5%, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity. The violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 32% below the UK average, a significant gap that contrasts with other categories like 'other crime,' which was 25% above the UK average. For residents, the increase in possession of weapons—though limited to one incident—may warrant attention, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or community gatherings.

Frodsham's crime rate in February 2025 (4.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 21.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of crime in local life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 238 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK average, highlights Frodsham's position as a relatively safer area. With a population of 9,293, the local context suggests that crime remains a rare but notable occurrence for residents. This population-scaled perspective reinforces that while individual incidents may feel significant, they represent a small fraction of the community’s daily experiences. The decline from the prior month aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, which may contribute to lower crime rates overall.