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

Chapel-en-le-Frith’s February 2025 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents is 62.7% below the UK average of 6.7, marking one of the lowest rates in the country. With 18 total crimes reported, the area’s small population of 7,167 means each resident faces a significantly lower risk compared to the national average. The breakdown reveals public order offences and violence and sexual offences as the two most common categories, each contributing 33.3% of total crimes. This mix contrasts with the UK profile, where violence is typically more prevalent. The winter month context may explain some patterns: low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull could dampen opportunities for certain crimes, though the rise in public order incidents suggests other dynamics at play. Chapel-en-le-Frith’s character as a smaller, rural or semi-rural area with limited nightlife or high-density retail environments likely contributes to its distinct crime profile. While public order offences remain 82% above the UK average, the overall volume is so low that the absolute number of incidents is minimal. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing priorities, or the town’s geography—play a key role in shaping crime trends, even as broader UK patterns diverge.

February 2025 saw a 200% rise in public order offences, with six incidents reported compared to just two in January. This surge, while significant, remains 82% above the UK average for the category, suggesting local factors may contribute to its prominence. Concurrently, shoplifting fell by 66.7% (from three to one incident), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 53.8% (from 13 to six). The latter’s reduction aligns with the category being 66% below the UK average, indicating a possible seasonal lull in violent crime during winter. For residents, the daily crime count—roughly one per day—offers a tangible measure of risk, though the overall volume remains exceptionally low. The shift in crime mix, with public order rising and violence falling, may reflect changes in local activity patterns, such as reduced outdoor events or increased community policing focus.

In February 2025, Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 18 crimes over 28 days, translating to roughly one crime per day. This daily frequency is a local measure, as no UK-wide daily comparison exists. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 398 residents, a figure that contextualises the low volume relative to the population of 7,167. Comparing this to the previous month, the crime rate dropped by 35.8% (from 3.9 to 2.5 per 1,000), reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s relative safety: for every 1,000 residents, only 2.5 crimes were recorded, compared to the UK average of 6.7. This stark contrast suggests a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, and the town’s character as a smaller, possibly rural or semi-rural area with lower population density and fewer high-risk environments. The low frequency of crimes per resident also implies that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though targeted categories like public order remain notable.