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

Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime profile in June 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by both local demographics and seasonal factors. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents, 55.3% below the UK average, highlights the area’s relative safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.6% of all crimes, the highest proportion, suggesting a focus on public safety concerns in this built-up area. Other theft followed at 25.9%, indicating potential vulnerabilities in securing personal property, though this category remains below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.8%, further reinforces the area’s emphasis on community-oriented crime, which may reflect a mix of local interactions and the influence of seasonal tourism in nearby High Peak. The June data aligns with the start of the summer season, when longer days and increased outdoor activity could both deter and, in some cases, encourage specific types of crime. For instance, the 40% rise in other theft may be linked to heightened foot traffic in retail or tourist areas, though the absence of explicit data on such locations necessitates cautious interpretation. Meanwhile, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where property crimes typically outnumber violent incidents. This divergence may be attributed to Chapel-en-le-Frith’s character as a small, close-knit community within a rural-urban interface, where interpersonal disputes or local events could contribute to higher rates of violence. The low crime rate overall, combined with the significant gap from national averages, suggests that factors such as community policing, local initiatives, or geographic isolation may play a role in maintaining safety. However, the absence of specific initiatives in the data means any conclusions must remain speculative. As the summer progresses, continued monitoring of crime patterns—particularly the rise in other theft and the stability of violent crime—will be critical to understanding the area’s evolving security landscape.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime mix, with bicycle theft surging by 100%—the only category to increase from May. This spike, from zero to one reported incident, may reflect heightened cycling activity during the summer months. Other theft also rose by 40%, climbing from five to seven incidents, though this remains below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Conversely, burglary fell by 66.7%, a sharp drop from six to two incidents, potentially linked to improved security measures or seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in residential areas. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 63.6%, from 11 to four incidents, a trend consistent with the area’s generally low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 29.6% of total crimes, remained 62% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, suggesting local efforts in community policing or social support may be effective. Residents may find the 40% rise in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a need for vigilance in securing personal property.

Chapel-en-le-Frith’s June 2023 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 41.3% decline from the previous month’s 6.4 per 1,000. This drop aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar small towns, where increased daylight hours and community activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s consistent underperformance relative to national averages. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 265 residents—a rate that, when contextualised against Chapel-en-le-Frith’s population of 7,167, underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see one crime for every 117 residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights how Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime profile diverges from both urban and rural norms, suggesting a unique combination of local factors—such as community cohesion or geographic isolation—that may limit crime opportunities.