Frodsham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Frodsham’s crime rate in May 2025 remained lower than the UK average, standing at 4.0 per 1,000 residents—50.6% below the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued trend of reduced criminal activity aligns with Frodsham’s status as a built-up area within Cheshire West and Chester, where community policing and local infrastructure may contribute to lower rates. The top three crime types in May were public order offences (29.7% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (27.0%), and anti-social behaviour (13.5%). These figures highlight a pattern where non-violent, public-facing crimes dominate the local crime profile, a trend that may be influenced by Frodsham’s role as a commuter hub or its proximity to recreational areas. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the higher prevalence of public order offences, which were 107% above the UK average. This contrast with the UK’s broader crime profile, where property crimes typically dominate, underscores Frodsham’s unique characteristics. The town’s relatively low overall crime rate may also reflect its smaller population and the potential impact of local initiatives, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. As May transitioned into summer, the interplay between seasonal activities and crime patterns will likely remain a key focus for local authorities.

Month-on-month analysis reveals notable reductions in specific crime categories, including other theft (-50.0%), shoplifting (-50.0%), and drugs (-33.3%). These decreases may reflect seasonal changes, such as the conclusion of Easter holidays or shifts in social activity patterns as the weather warmed. However, public order offences stood out as a category significantly above the UK average, with Frodsham reporting 1.2 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This 107% increase over the UK average raises questions about local factors—such as increased public drinking or events in the town centre—that could contribute to such trends. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted, with violent crimes (10) and public order offences (11) accounting for 54% of total incidents, compared to property crimes (9) at 24%. This suggests a greater focus on addressing non-property-related crime in the coming months.

Frodsham's crime rate in May 2025 fell by 27.5% compared to April, dropping from 5.5 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced criminal activity in the built-up area, though the pace of reduction varied across categories. On a daily basis, Frodsham recorded one crime per day in May, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate for the area. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 251 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents for those living in the area. The population of 9,293 residents means that crime exposure remains significantly lower than the UK average, with Frodsham’s rate 50.6% below the national figure. This disparity underscores the area’s distinct characteristics, which may include factors such as community engagement, local policing strategies, or the built environment’s influence on crime prevention.