Chapeltown and High Green Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Chapeltown and High Green, the crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 in September 2025 translates to a relatively low risk on a per-capita basis, placing the area 31.1% below the UK average. This rate, while modest, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal patterns. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.2% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000 was lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting that local community initiatives or policing strategies may contribute to this disparity. Shoplifting emerged as the second most frequent crime, with 21 incidents reported, a figure that was 48% above the UK average for the same category. This discrepancy may be explained by the area’s retail infrastructure, which includes several high-street shops and small businesses that could be targeted during the busy back-to-school and university term periods. Anti-social behaviour, at 18.3% of total crimes, was also a significant concern.9 per 1,000 was 23% below the UK average. This lower-than-expected figure might be attributed to the area’s compact built-up nature, where community cohesion and local policing can more easily deter such activities. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the transition into darker evenings—likely influenced crime patterns, with increased foot traffic in certain areas contributing to higher shoplifting rates while also creating opportunities for targeted policing efforts. These trends underscore the importance of understanding how local geography, demographics, and temporal factors intersect to shape crime profiles, even within areas that otherwise appear to have lower-than-average crime rates.

September 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from zero to seven incidents, a shift that may reflect the area’s proximity to transport hubs and changing social dynamics during the back-to-school period. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one reported incident, a figure that could be linked to the influx of students and the timing of university freshers’ week. Conversely, burglary and other theft fell sharply, by 57.1% and 62.5% respectively, due to increased police patrols or seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.2% of all crimes, though this rate was 38% below the UK average for the same category. Shoplifting, at 18.3% of total crimes, exceeded the UK average by 48%, a discrepancy that may be influenced by the area’s retail density and high foot traffic in commercial zones.

The crime rate in Chapeltown and High Green for September 2025 fell by 7.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.5 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This monthly decline aligns with broader trends observed in similar urban areas during the transition from summer to autumn. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day in September, a figure that reflects both the local population density and the nature of the built-up environment. When scaled to the population of 22,685, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 197 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime relative to the area’s size, though the distribution of crime types may influence perceptions of safety. The drop in burglary and other theft by 57.1% and 62.5% respectively suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to seasonal changes such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas or altered routines as schools and universities begin their academic terms.