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

The balance between property and violent crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith during September 2025 reveals a nuanced picture of local safety. With 7 property crimes recorded against 6 violent offences, the area maintained a relatively even distribution between these categories. This equilibrium may reflect the town's character as a small built-up area within High Peak, where both residential and commercial activity coexist. The overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents is 62.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (30% of total crimes), remain significantly lower than the UK average, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This gap is consistent with the area's low population density and limited nightlife, factors that likely reduce opportunities for such crimes. Seasonal context plays a role, as September marks the return of students and the start of the academic year—periods that could influence both property and violent crime rates. However, the data suggests that local initiatives, such as community patrols or targeted crime prevention campaigns, may be contributing to the sustained low levels of violence. Shoplifting, at 15% of all incidents, highlights the need for continued vigilance in retail areas, particularly during the post-summer transition when foot traffic may still be high. Other crime categories, such as public order and anti-social behaviour, also remain well below UK averages, indicating a generally law-abiding community. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the area's small size, suggests that any incidents are likely to be isolated and manageable through existing resources. As the month progresses, monitoring the balance between property and violent crime will be critical to ensuring that this trend continues.

September 2025 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes dropping by 70% compared to August, while property-related offences remained stable. The most significant change was the 100% increase in 'other crime' incidents, which rose from zero to two, suggesting a potential underreporting or reclassification issue. Meanwhile, public order offences also doubled, possibly linked to the return of students and the start of the academic year. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, fell sharply, with their rate at 0.8 per 1,000—69% below the UK average. This contrast between property and violent crime rates highlights a local dynamic where community-focused policing may be more effective in curbing aggression, while property crime remains a persistent but low-level concern. Residents might find the 62.2% gap from the UK average reassuring, though the small number of incidents (just 20) means statistical anomalies can influence figures.

Chapel-en-le-Frith's crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 45.9% compared to August, falling to 2.8 per 1,000 residents from 5.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the transition into autumn, a period historically marked by reduced outdoor activity and fewer summer visitors. Daily crime figures show an average of one reported incident per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's consistent trend of minimal criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 358 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively safe environment for local residents. When scaled to the population of 7,167, this monthly exposure rate suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than the UK average, though the area's small size and rural character may contribute to this outcome. The reduction in violent crimes by 70% compared to the previous month further reinforces the notion of a seasonal pattern, with fewer incidents likely tied to the end of the summer social season.