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

For every 1,000 residents in Chapel-en-le-Frith during January 2025, 3.9 crimes were recorded—a rate 45.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per day, a figure that may feel more tangible when considering the area’s likely small, rural or semi-rural character. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (46.4% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and shoplifting (10.7%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK average, where violent crimes account for 28% of all recorded incidents. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—may contribute to the lower frequency of property crimes typically associated with busier months. However, the prominence of violent crimes suggests factors beyond seasonal trends, such as local demographics or community dynamics, may play a role. The area’s crime profile aligns with patterns seen in smaller, less densely populated areas, where high-street retail activity and limited nightlife may drive different crime types compared to larger urban centres. This per-capita perspective underscores that while residents face a measurable risk of violence, the overall rate remains significantly below national benchmarks, offering a sense of relative safety compared to the UK average.

January 2025 saw a 66.7% increase in anti-social behaviour (from 3 to 5 incidents), suggesting a potential shift in community dynamics or seasonal pressures. Conversely, public order offences dropped 71.4% (from 7 to 2), possibly linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the post-holiday period. Violent crimes remained below the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000 (28% below), a pattern consistent with the area’s likely low-density, rural character. The sharp 66.7% decrease in other theft (from 3 to 1) may reflect heightened awareness during the festive season or targeted local initiatives. These shifts illustrate how seasonal rhythms and local geography interact to shape crime patterns, even as overall rates remain historically low.

Chapel-en-le-Frith’s crime rate in January 2025 (3.9 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 31.6% decrease from December’s 5.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may partly explain lower outdoor crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that contextualises risk as a localised, manageable level. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 256 residents, illustrating a low-frequency profile compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face a crime risk significantly below the UK average, with violent crimes alone 28% below national benchmarks. This suggests that the area’s character—likely a small, rural or semi-rural built-up area with limited nightlife or high-density housing—contributes to its comparatively low crime exposure.