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

Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of reported crimes in Chapel-en-le-Frith during October 2023, a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents—37% below the UK average for this category. This stark contrast to the national profile highlights the area’s unique crime dynamics, where interpersonal conflict appears to dominate over property crime. The overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places Chapel-en-le-Frith 46.2% below the UK average of 8.0, reflecting a safer environment relative to major urban centres. Property crimes, though lower in proportion (35.5% of total), still accounted for 11 incidents, with vehicle crime (12.9%) and anti-social behaviour (12.9%) emerging as secondary concerns. Seasonal factors may play a role in the elevated violence figures, as darker evenings and Halloween festivities could increase opportunities for such offences. The area’s rural character, with limited nightlife and lower population density, likely contributes to this pattern, where interpersonal disputes are more likely to occur in familiar settings rather than in crowded urban spaces. However, the low overall rate suggests effective community policing or strong social cohesion in this small built-up area within High Peak.

October 2023 saw a 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 residents. This surge may reflect seasonal trends, as colder weather and reduced visibility during darker evenings could make vehicles more vulnerable to theft or vandalism. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 40% compared to the previous month, dropping from 20 to 12 incidents. This decline aligns with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents for this category, though the local rate remains significantly lower. Other notable shifts include a 100% increase in 'other crime' and 'other theft' categories, both of which may relate to opportunistic acts during Halloween celebrations. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, was 53% below the UK average, suggesting that community cohesion or effective local interventions are keeping disruptive behaviour in check. These fluctuations highlight the importance of context-specific factors, such as local events and environmental conditions, in shaping crime patterns.

The crime rate in Chapel-en-le-Frith fell by 26.1% in October 2023 compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.9 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area’s current rate well below the UK average, with a 46.2% gap between local and national figures. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in October, a rate that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 231 residents. This low frequency underscores the relatively safe environment compared to larger urban areas, where crime rates often exceed 10 per 1,000 residents. The population context further reinforces this perspective: with 7,167 residents, the 31 reported crimes represent a manageable burden for local services. While vehicle crime rose sharply, the overall downward trend in violence and sexual offences suggests that community-focused policing or seasonal factors may be contributing to this improvement. These figures provide residents with a clear benchmark for understanding their local safety profile in relation to national standards.