Crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith: statistics, rates and trends
403 crimes were recorded in Chapel-en-le-Frith in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith at a glance
- Crime trends in Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Types of crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Chapel-en-le-Frith compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Streets with the most crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Population and deprivation in Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Questions about crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith
- About this data
403 crimes were recorded in Chapel-en-le-Frith in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 203 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chapel-en-le-Frith has the 1,033rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chapel-en-le-Frith | High Peak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 403 | 6,674 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 72.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,148 | 91,959 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith was highest in the year to July 2021 (740 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (365). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 403 | 56.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 387 | 54.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 384 | 53.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 428 | 59.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 535 | 74.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 740 | 103.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 528 | 73.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 365 | 51.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 391 | 54.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chapel-en-le-Frith over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%) and shoplifting (+15%).
The largest falls were in public order (-41%) and anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 28.4 | 0.83 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -4% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -8% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -41% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.9 | 0.90 | +110% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -12% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +83% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.11 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.25 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 50.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chapel-en-le-Frith
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Chapel-en-le-Frith, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chapel-en-le-Frith.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton (High Peak) | 2,160 | 104.5 | +85% |
| New Mills | 440 | 53.9 | -4% |
| Bollington | 305 | 38.2 | -32% |
| Glossop | 1,316 | 72.6 | +29% |
| Poynton | 483 | 35.8 | -36% |
| Hadfield | 678 | 38.4 | -32% |
| Macclesfield | 4,744 | 85.9 | +52% |
| Wilmslow | 1,280 | 48.4 | -14% |
2 areas within Chapel-en-le-Frith, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chapel East had the highest rate (58.1 per 1,000) and Chapel West the lowest (55.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel East | Neighbourhood | 2,186 | 127 | 58.1 |
| Chapel West | Neighbourhood | 4,962 | 276 | 55.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chapel-en-le-Frith over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Thomas Meadows | 18 |
| On or near Sheffield Road | 18 |
| On or near Green Park Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Sunday School Lane | 10 |
| On or near Park Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Market Street | 9 |
| On or near Smithbrook Close | 9 |
| On or near A6 | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chapel-en-le-Frith over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 35.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 89 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 13.2% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 8.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Chapel-en-le-Frith has an estimated population of 7,148. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chapel-en-le-Frith sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Chapel-en-le-Frith a safe place to live?
Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (38).
Is crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith was up 4% on the year before: 403 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 387 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chapel-en-le-Frith?
Chapel-en-le-Frith is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chapel-en-le-Frith. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.