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

Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s relative safety. increase from April’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.4% of all reported incidents. These offences remained 40% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s demographic profile as a small, rural town with limited nightlife and fewer commercial hubs. Anti-social behaviour followed at 18.2% of total crimes, with a 45% gap below the UK average, likely reflecting the community’s close-knit nature and local policing initiatives. Public order offences, however, rose slightly above the UK average by 11%, a figure that may be influenced by the longer evenings in May, which could extend socialising into areas where informal gatherings occur. The low levels of burglary, shoplifting, and criminal damage—each at least 50% below the UK average—further highlight the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its rural character and limited retail presence. Seasonal factors, such as bank holidays and increased outdoor activity, may have contributed to fluctuations in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though the overall crime rate remains firmly in the lower quartile of UK statistics.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour, drugs, and other theft, each doubling from April’s figures. Anti-social behaviour rose by 100% to six incidents, likely linked to longer evenings and bank holidays typical of the month. Drug-related crimes, which had not been reported in April, surged to three cases, a 100% increase. Other theft also rose by 100% to three incidents, though this category remains 31% below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 33.3% to two cases, possibly due to increased police presence or seasonal retail patterns. The crime mix shows a slight shift towards property crimes, though violent crimes still dominate at 36.4% of the total. Public order offences, while 11% above the UK average, remain relatively low, suggesting local efforts to manage outdoor socialising may be effective.

Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime rate in May 2024 rose by 37.3% compared to April 2024, moving from 3.4 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.4 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly crime count of 33 translates to an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period. This daily figure, while a small number, reflects the area’s low overall crime profile. When considering the population of 7,167, the monthly exposure rate means that over the course of May, one in every 217 residents experienced a reported crime. This statistic contextualises the rarity of crime in the area, even as the rate fluctuated month-on-month. The comparison to the UK average highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community factors that have kept crime levels well below national benchmarks, despite the rise in May.