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

December 2023 saw Chapel-en-le-Frith's crime rate remain 27.8% below the UK average at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, though two crime categories rose sharply compared to November. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.2% of all crimes — the largest single category — with a 166.7% month-on-month increase. This jump likely reflects seasonal pressures, as the area’s small population and rural character combine with the holiday period to create conditions where disputes escalate more easily. Criminal damage and arson, though less common than in the UK overall, rose to 13.5% of total crimes, possibly linked to increased property neglect during the festive season. The area’s low overall crime rate contrasts with the UK average, but the disproportionate rise in violent crime highlights a growing concern for residents. Seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping, extended evening darkness, and the presence of empty homes during the holiday period may have contributed to this shift. While property crime (32.4% of total) remained lower than violent crime, the 2.2 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences was 16% below the UK average. This suggests that while Chapel-en-le-Frith is generally safer than the UK as a whole, the localised spike in violent crime requires specific attention from residents and local authorities.

December 2023 witnessed a 36.9% increase in Chapel-en-le-Frith’s overall crime rate compared to November, driven primarily by a 166.7% surge in violence and sexual offences. This jump from six to sixteen incidents in a single month is particularly concerning, as the area’s small population and rural nature mean each incident has a more pronounced impact on the community. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 300% — from one to four incidents — likely tied to the holiday season’s social pressures and increased alcohol consumption in local pubs and community spaces. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) remained 16% below the UK average, but the month-on-month increase outpaced the UK’s typical seasonal fluctuations. Meanwhile, other theft and public order crimes fell by 25% and 71.4% respectively, possibly due to the Christmas shopping period drawing fewer targets to local retail areas. The 0.7 per 1,000 rate for criminal damage and arson was 25% above the UK average, indicating a need for closer monitoring of property-related incidents. Residents should be particularly vigilant during evenings, when the area’s limited street lighting and sparse population density may contribute to higher risks of confrontation or property damage.

Chapel-en-le-Frith’s December 2023 crime rate (5.2 per 1,000) marked a 36.9% increase from November’s 3.8 per 1,000, yet it remained significantly lower than the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This 27.8% deficit underscores the area’s overall safety profile, though the month-on-month rise highlights a concerning short-term trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated impact of spikes in specific categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 194 residents, a rate that is 36.9% lower than the previous month but still illustrates the potential for incidents to affect a significant portion of the local population. With a population of 7,167, this means that 13 residents would have been directly involved in or affected by a reported crime. The comparison to the UK average is particularly telling: while Chapel-en-le-Frith’s violent crime rate is 16% below the national average, the 25% above UK average for criminal damage and arson suggests vulnerabilities in property security that could be amplified during the winter months. Residents should consider these statistics in the context of the area’s small size and rural nature, where a single incident can have a more pronounced ripple effect on the local community.