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

Chapel-en-le-Frith, a small built-up area within High Peak, recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in July 2025—a figure that remains 34.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance reflects the area's broader safety profile, though the breakdown of crime types reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.5% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and other theft (10.0%). These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month marked by school holidays, tourism, and outdoor festivals. The relatively low rates of violent crime and property crime may be influenced by the area's character as a rural commuter hub with limited nightlife, which likely reduces opportunities for alcohol-fuelled incidents. However, the data also shows that anti-social behaviour and public order offences are particularly sensitive to seasonal shifts, with the latter category increasing from zero to three incidents—a 100% rise. This spike, combined with the 250% surge in anti-social behaviour, may be linked to the influx of visitors during the summer, though the exact causal connection requires further analysis. The area's crime profile continues to illustrate a balance between local factors—such as its proximity to natural attractions and limited urban density—and broader national trends, with Chapel-en-le-Frith consistently performing below the UK average across most categories.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 250% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 7 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month. This surge, coupled with a 200% rise in vehicle crime and a 100% increase in public order offences, indicates a notable shift in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences, however, fell by 23.5%, dropping from 17 to 13, marking one of the most significant decreases in the dataset. The category of violence and sexual offences remains 41% below the UK average (1.8 vs 3.0 per 1,000), reinforcing Chapel-en-le-Frith's position as a relatively safer area for this type of crime. Other theft and shoplifting both declined slightly, with other theft falling 20% and shoplifting remaining 8% below the UK average. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal dynamics, with the summer peak in tourism potentially influencing both increased anti-social behaviour and reduced violent crime as local and visitor populations interact differently in open spaces.

Chapel-en-le-Frith's crime rate in July 2025 rose 17.7% compared to June, climbing from 4.7 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This shift translates to roughly one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that remains low for a small town. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 179 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. The population-scaled perspective highlights the relative safety of the area, with crime levels remaining well below the UK average. While the increase from June is significant, the overall rate remains 34.9% lower than the national average, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal tourism and community engagement—continue to play a role in maintaining a stable crime profile. The rise in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime may reflect summer-specific patterns, such as increased foot traffic in public spaces or changes in local routines during the peak tourist season.