Chapel-en-le-Frith Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime profile in August 2024, accounting for 40% of the 35 reported crimes. This category, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, was 26% below the UK average for the same type, highlighting the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 40.2% below the UK average, a disparity that underscores the influence of local factors such as population density and community characteristics. While public order and other theft crimes made up 28.6% of the total, their rates were either slightly above or significantly below national benchmarks, illustrating the combination of local conditions and broader trends. August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributed to fluctuations in certain categories—such as the 150% increase in public order offences—which may be linked to transient populations or events. However, the area’s overall stability, particularly in violent crime, contrasts with higher-crime urban centres, where seasonal variations often drive sharper spikes. This pattern is consistent with Chapel-en-le-Frith’s role as a smaller built-up area within High Peak, where limited nightlife, lower population density, and strong community ties may help mitigate some forms of crime.

August saw notable fluctuations in specific crime types, with public order offences surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and shoplifting doubling (from 2 to 4). These increases may reflect heightened activity during the summer holiday season, when tourism and transient populations can alter local dynamics. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 17.6% (from 17 to 14), a decline consistent with patterns observed in rural and semi-rural areas during peak holiday periods. Other theft decreased by 37.5%, potentially linked to reduced retail footfall or improved security measures. Public order offences, now 11% above the UK average, contrast sharply with anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 33.3% (from 6 to 4) and remains 58% below the national rate. This divergence suggests that while certain categories align with seasonal trends, others reflect local factors such as community policing efforts or the area’s character as a smaller built-up area with limited nightlife.

Chapel-en-le-Frith's crime rate in August 2024 dropped by 10.3% from 5.4 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents compared to July, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during the month, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,167, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 205 residents, a statistic that provides context for local residents on the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, with the area’s overall crime rate 40.2% lower than the national benchmark. While the decrease is modest, it aligns with broader patterns of stability in low-crime areas, particularly those with strong community engagement and limited urban density. The comparison highlights that Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime profile is distinct from larger urban centres, where higher population density and greater socioeconomic diversity often correlate with elevated crime rates.