Chapel-en-le-Frith Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 continued the trend of declining crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith, a small built-up area within High Peak, with an overall rate of 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents—34.7% below the UK average. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a landscape shaped by seasonal dynamics and local characteristics. Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) remained the most common category, accounting for 37.1% of all crimes, but this rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20% of all incidents, though its rate (1.0 per 1,000) was still 15% below the national benchmark. The spring weather and Easter period likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to the 300% surge in vehicle crime, which rose from one to four incidents. This spike, however, did not offset the broader decline in violent crime, which fell by 23.5% compared to March. The area’s relatively low crime density—just one reported crime per 205 residents over the month—suggests that local factors, such as the town’s rural-urban mix and limited nightlife, may temper overall criminal activity. While property crimes (12 incidents) slightly outpaced violent crimes (13), the balance remains closely contested, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences showing significant drops. The data illustrates a combination of seasonal shifts, local geography, and community dynamics, all of which appear to contribute to Chapel-en-le-Frith’s consistently low crime profile compared to the UK as a whole.

April 2023 saw a sharp 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident to four, a jump that outpaced other categories. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, may partly explain the broader shift in crime mix, with property crimes (12) now slightly outpacing violent crimes (13) for the first time this year. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 71.4%, from seven to two, a decline that could reflect seasonal changes such as reduced alcohol-related incidents during the Easter period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 37.1% of all crimes, but this rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 31% below the UK average. The area also saw a 50% drop in 'other crime' incidents, though this category’s small volume (one incident) limits the significance of such fluctuations. Residents may find the 1-in-205 resident monthly exposure rate a useful metric for understanding local crime context.

April 2023 marked a continuation of the declining trend in Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime rate, which fell by 22.3% compared to the previous month’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with the broader context of a 34.7% deficit relative to the UK average, reinforcing the area’s position as a comparatively safer locality. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of one reported crime per day during April, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,167 residents. Over the course of the month, this translated to one crime for every 205 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s low crime density. When scaled to the population, the 35 recorded crimes in April represent a manageable burden for local services, particularly when contrasted with national averages. The shift in crime mix, the rise in vehicle crime and the fall in public order offences, suggests evolving patterns that may reflect seasonal or local factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring. These dynamics highlight the need for continued monitoring to ensure the downward trend persists.