Chapel-en-le-Frith Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Chapel-en-le-Frith's crime profile, accounting for over half of all reported crimes in August 2025. With a total crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting its smaller population and lower urban density. The prevalence of violent crime, which contributes 20 out of 37 total incidents, contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), though local rates remain just 2% below. This pattern aligns with the area's character as a low-density built-up zone within High Peak, where community policing and limited nightlife reduce opportunities for large-scale property crime. Seasonal factors in August, including increased tourism and holiday-related activity, may partly explain the 54.1% share of violent offences, as temporary populations can heighten tensions in public spaces. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crime—despite the seasonal context—suggests effective local measures are mitigating risks associated with empty homes and transient visitors. The breakdown illustrates a crime picture shaped by local demographics, with violence concentrated in public areas and property crime remaining relatively low compared to national trends.

August 2025 marked a notable 53.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 13 to 20 incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average for the category, highlights persistent challenges in managing public safety during peak tourist months. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson rose by 66.7%, climbing from 3 to 5 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000), where local rates are 19% higher. This anomaly may reflect seasonal vandalism linked to increased foot traffic or unoccupied properties. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 66.7%, falling from 3 to 1 incident, a trend consistent with reduced summer car usage in the area. Anti-social behaviour also declined sharply, down 57.1% from 7 to 3 incidents, potentially indicating successful interventions during the month. Chapel-en-le-Frith's rates for shoplifting (52% below UK average) and drugs offences (63% below UK average) underscore the area's lower exposure to retail crime and illicit drug activity compared to national benchmarks. These variations suggest that while violence remains a focal concern, other crime types are effectively managed through local conditions or policing strategies.

August 2025 saw Chapel-en-le-Frith's crime rate drop 7.5% from 5.6 per 1,000 to 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend compared to the previous month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period—a figure that, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within the town's population of 7,167 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 194 residents, a ratio that places the area well below national averages for most crime categories. This monthly exposure statistic highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community where crime is not a daily occurrence for most residents. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that Chapel-en-le-Frith's crime rates are lower than the UK average, with violent crime rates at 2.8 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.9 per 1,000. This suggests that while the area's small size and rural proximity to High Peak contribute to its lower crime profile, targeted efforts in managing violent incidents during peak tourist periods may be playing a role in maintaining this gap. The contrast between local and national trends is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, where Chapel-en-le-Frith's rate is 73% below the UK average, indicating a marked difference in community dynamics or policing effectiveness.