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

The most unexpected finding in Chapel-en-le-Frith’s March 2023 crime data was the 56% surge in public order offences compared to the UK average, despite the area’s overall crime rate (6.3 per 1,000) being 17.1% below the national figure. This anomaly suggests a combination of local conditions and broader trends, with public order crimes (7 cases) far exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The top crime types—violence and sexual offences (17 cases, 37.8% of total) and anti-social behaviour (8 cases, 17.8%)—reflect a mix of persistent issues and seasonal influences. March’s transition to spring, with longer evenings and clock changes, may have contributed to increased public order incidents, as more people remain outdoors later in the day. However, the area’s violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) remained lower than the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), a pattern consistent with Chapel-en-le-Frith’s character as a built-up area within High Peak, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may mitigate violent incidents. The data also reveals a 100% increase in 'other crime' compared to the UK average, though the specific nature of these incidents remains unclear without further breakdown. Overall, the crime profile illustrates a balance between localised challenges and broader demographic factors, with the area’s lower overall rate underscoring the effectiveness of targeted crime prevention measures.

March 2023 saw a marked shift in the crime mix, with public order offences (7 cases) surging 56% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson. This divergence highlights a potential imbalance between property crime and public safety concerns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition to spring and extended evening hours. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (8 cases) remained 6% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing community disorder. The area’s violent crime rate (17 cases, 2.4 per 1,000) was 12% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or the area’s demographic profile. For residents, the daily crime count of one incident provides a tangible reference point for assessing local safety, though the disproportionate rise in public order offences indicates a need for targeted interventions.

In March 2023, Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 45 total crimes across 7,167 residents, translating to one reported crime for every 159 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure places the area within a range typical for a built-up area within High Peak, where population density and local infrastructure influence crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with broader trends observed in similar rural-urban transition zones. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in March was significantly lower than the UK average, which stood at 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This contrast may partly explain the area’s overall crime rate being 17.1% below the UK average, reflecting the impact of local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. However, the distribution of crime types—particularly the sharp rise in public order offences—suggests that factors specific to Chapel-en-le-Frith, such as local events or social dynamics, may have played a role in shaping these figures.