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

In February 2024, Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 22 crimes across its population of 7,167 residents, equating to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000. This figure is 56.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, positioning the area as significantly safer than the national profile. The distribution of crimes reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 45.5% of total crimes, followed by other theft (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued crime levels observed. In a rural area like Chapel-en-le-Frith, where community ties are strong and public spaces are less congested, the lower incidence of anti-social behaviour (71% below the UK average) and shoplifting (44% below) may reflect both environmental factors and demographic patterns. The presence of violent crimes, however, suggests that interpersonal tensions or localised issues may still require attention, even in a low-crime setting. This data aligns with broader trends in rural England, where crime rates are generally lower than in urban centres but not immune to specific challenges. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) may also be influenced by the area’s limited retail presence compared to larger towns, reducing opportunities for such offences. These patterns highlight the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to the unique characteristics of Chapel-en-le-Frith, balancing the need for vigilance against the inherent advantages of a smaller, more cohesive community.

February 2024 brought notable shifts in crime trends, with robbery and 'other crime' each increasing by 100% compared to January, rising from zero to one incident each. This uptick, though small in absolute terms, highlights the potential for sporadic incidents to emerge even in low-crime areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 66.7%, from six to two incidents, suggesting a temporary reduction in community disturbances. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast with UK averages: violent crimes in Chapel-en-le-Frith are 44% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 71% below. This divergence may reflect the area’s rural nature, where social interactions are more closely knit and public spaces are less densely populated. The category of 'other theft' was 9% above the UK average, a minor deviation that could indicate specific local factors, such as the presence of small retail outlets or transient populations. These shifts underscore the importance of contextualising crime data against the area’s unique characteristics, rather than drawing broad conclusions from isolated figures.

The crime rate in Chapel-en-le-Frith for February 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 46.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the seasonal lull typical of winter months, when outdoor activity and retail footfall are lower in this rural area. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 29 days of February, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. When scaled to the population of 7,167, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 326 residents—a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that avoids overgeneralisation. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the sharp month-on-month reduction suggests a temporary shift in local patterns, possibly linked to the pre-spring lull in community activity and the closure of seasonal businesses. This contrast between the area’s low crime profile and the UK average underscores the distinct characteristics of Chapel-en-le-Frith, where proximity to natural landscapes and a smaller, tightly knit population may contribute to the relative safety observed.