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

Chapel-en-le-Frith's crime profile in May 2025 sits 39.5% below the UK average, with a rate of 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This places the area among the safest in the country, a position consistent with its rural character and low population density. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.6% of total reports, followed by shoplifting (17.1%) and anti-social behaviour (17.1%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for similar categories, where violence and sexual offences are 15% higher and anti-social behaviour is 44% higher. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the prominence of violence and public order offences. While shoplifting rates rose sharply in this month, they remain below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area's smaller retail footprint compared to urban centres. The overall crime rate is lower than the UK average despite the seasonal factors, suggesting that local community dynamics and rural isolation may act as deterrents to certain types of crime. The data also reveals a notable absence of property crimes typically associated with high-density areas, such as burglary or vehicle crime, which were both below UK averages by over 50%. This further reinforces the character of Chapel-en-le-Frith as a low-crime, rural community where social cohesion and limited commercial activity appear to mitigate risks. The combination of these factors illustrates a place where crime prevention is more effective, though the increase in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour warrants careful monitoring in the coming months.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, with six incidents reported compared to zero in April. This jump coincides with the Easter holiday period and the start of the tourist season, which may have brought more visitors to local shops and increased opportunities for theft. Burglary also rose by 100%, with one incident recorded, though this remains far below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The increase in shoplifting is particularly notable given that the area's retail sector is relatively small, suggesting that targeted efforts by offenders may be at play. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 10.5%, from 19 to 17 incidents, a shift that may be linked to the closure of schools and reduced foot traffic in public spaces during the Easter break. Anti-social behaviour rose by 20%, though it remains 44% below the UK average, indicating that while such incidents are present, they are not as prevalent as in more densely populated areas. The crime mix in Chapel-en-le-Frith continues to skew heavily towards violent crime, which accounts for nearly half of all reports, compared to a UK average where property crimes are more common. This suggests that the area's crime profile is shaped by local social dynamics rather than economic factors typically associated with property crime. Residents may find the shoplifting data particularly relevant, as it highlights a specific vulnerability in local businesses during peak visitor periods.

Chapel-en-le-Frith's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 6.1% compared to April, moving from 4.6 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. While this represents a minor upward trend, the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than the per-1,000 statistic. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents, a ratio that underscores the low frequency of crime in this community compared to national benchmarks. When placed in the context of Chapel-en-le-Frith's population of 7,167, the crime rate highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement strategies in maintaining safety. The UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 includes a broader range of crime types, particularly property crimes that are less common in this rural area. For example, the UK average for burglary is 0.3 per 1,000, yet Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded only 0.1 per 1,000, demonstrating a marked disparity. This comparison reinforces the area's unique position as a low-crime, rural community where crime prevention efforts appear to be particularly effective. However, the increase in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour suggests that certain challenges persist, even if they remain well below national averages. The daily crime count and monthly exposure figures provide a more relatable context for residents, illustrating that while crime is not absent, it is rare enough to be a minor concern in daily life.