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

For residents of Chapel-en-le-Frith, the crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 in January 2024 translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every 175 residents — a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the UK average of 7.4. This built-up area within High Peak, a rural district, consistently reports crime rates below the national benchmark, with the most recent data showing a 23% gap. The most common crimes are violence and sexual offences (31.7% of total), followed by other theft (14.6%) and anti-social behaviour (14.6%). These patterns align with the area’s semi-rural nature, where lower population density and limited urban infrastructure may reduce opportunities for certain crimes while leaving others, like targeted theft, more pronounced. Seasonal factors also play a role: January’s post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall likely contributed to lower shoplifting rates (7.3% of total) but may have created conditions for other thefts to rise. The crime profile here contrasts with larger urban centres, where property crimes often dominate. Instead, Chapel-en-le-Frith’s data reflects a balance between interpersonal offences and smaller-scale thefts, suggesting that localised factors — such as community cohesion and limited nightlife — shape the crime profile more than broader socioeconomic trends. This per-capita perspective shows that while the area is not immune to crime, its residents face a significantly lower baseline risk than those in more densely populated regions.

January 2024 marked a sharp rise in other theft, with a 200% increase from 2 to 6 incidents — the largest month-on-month jump in the area. This surge, though still modest in absolute terms, suggests targeted opportunities for offenders, possibly linked to post-holiday periods or seasonal retail patterns. Vehicle crime also doubled from 2 to 4, a 100% increase, which may reflect changes in parking habits or increased vehicle presence in the area. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 18.8%, from 16 to 13, influenced by shorter daylight hours and reduced social activity typical of January. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mix of local and national trends: while violence and sexual offences remain 31% below the UK average, other theft is 40% above, indicating a specific vulnerability in this category. For residents, the most notable shift is the rise in theft-related crimes, which may warrant heightened awareness in specific locations.

In January 2024, Chapel-en-le-Frith saw a 10.9% increase in its crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 5.2 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents — a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for locals. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that, while low, reflects the area’s smaller population and rural character. When compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, Chapel-en-le-Frith remains significantly safer, with its rate 23% below the national benchmark. This contrast is particularly evident in categories such as violence and sexual offences, which are 31% below the UK average. However, the rise in other theft and vehicle crime highlights local variations in risk. For residents, these figures translate to a manageable level of daily risk, with the most common incidents likely tied to targeted thefts rather than widespread disorder.