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

Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime rate for July 2023 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.2% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, which is typical of small built-up communities within rural regions like High Peak. The most prevalent crime category in July was criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 32.3% of all reported incidents. This was followed by violence and sexual offences (29.0%) and anti-social behaviour (19.4%). The seasonal context of July—a peak summer month with schools out, tourism at its height, and local festivals—likely contributed to these patterns. For instance, the rise in criminal damage and arson may be associated with increased outdoor activity, public events, or targeted vandalism during the summer. Conversely, the relatively low rate of violent crime (1.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 suggests that the area’s community cohesion and lower population density may act as deterrents. Anti-social behaviour, which was 44% below the UK average, could be influenced by the town’s smaller scale and more effective local policing. While the overall crime rate remains low, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson warrants attention, particularly in light of the area’s seasonal dynamics. This highlights the need for targeted interventions during peak summer periods to address potential vulnerabilities in public spaces and event management.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in July 2023 was a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose from two incidents in June to ten in July. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, marks a stark shift and may partly reflect the area’s seasonal dynamics, such as increased outdoor activity during summer festivals. Concurrently, other theft fell by 71.4%, dropping from seven to two incidents, suggesting a possible seasonal shift in criminal focus. Violent crimes, which accounted for 29% of total incidents, remained 53% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety in this category. The rise in criminal damage and arson contrasts with the UK’s average for this category, which is 119% below Chapel-en-le-Frith’s rate, indicating a unique local challenge in this area. Residents may find the 71.4% decrease in other theft particularly relevant, as it could reflect improved security measures or altered criminal opportunities during the summer.

July 2023 saw Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime rate rise to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 14.9% increase from June’s 3.8 per 1,000. This brings the monthly crime rate closer to the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000.2% below. On a daily basis, the area experienced one reported crime per day in July, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 231 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for local residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of crime in a community of 7,167 people. The increase from June is notable but still places Chapel-en-le-Frith well below the UK average, reflecting the area’s consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates. The population context further underscores that even with the rise in July, the area’s crime levels remain proportionally modest compared to larger urban centres.