Crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Chapel-en-le-Frith in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chapel-en-le-Frith
- Questions about crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (198), shoplifting (37) and anti-social behaviour (34) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,053rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chapel-en-le-Frith | High Peak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 394 | 6,650 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.1 | 72.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,148 | 91,959 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith peaked in the year to August 2021 (734 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (367). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 394 | 55.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 389 | 54.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 389 | 54.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 423 | 59.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 530 | 74.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 734 | 102.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 530 | 74.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 386 | 54.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 367 | 51.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and other theft (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 31 to 37, while public order fell from 33 to 22 and criminal damage and arson fell from 32 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 27.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 5.2 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Chapel-en-le-Frith; the highest is Buxton (High Peak) (104.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Poynton (35.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chapel-en-le-Frith |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton (High Peak) | 2,151 | 104.0 | +89% |
| New Mills | 428 | 52.4 | -5% |
| Bollington | 307 | 38.4 | -30% |
| Glossop | 1,285 | 70.9 | +29% |
| Poynton | 484 | 35.9 | -35% |
| Hadfield | 666 | 37.7 | -32% |
| Macclesfield | 4,754 | 86.1 | +56% |
| Wilmslow | 1,266 | 47.9 | -13% |
Of the 2 areas within Chapel-en-le-Frith, Chapel East had the highest crime rate (59.9 per 1,000) and Chapel West the lowest (53.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel East | Neighbourhood | 2,186 | 131 | 59.9 |
| Chapel West | Neighbourhood | 4,962 | 263 | 53.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Chapel-en-le-Frith over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Thomas Meadows | 18 |
| On or near Sheffield Road | 16 |
| On or near Green Park Avenue | 10 |
| On or near A6 | 9 |
| On or near Smithbrook Close | 9 |
| On or near Sunday School Lane | 9 |
| On or near Ashbourne Lane | 8 |
| On or near Hayfield Road East | 8 |
Of the 360 crimes in Chapel-en-le-Frith with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 147 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 9.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Chapel-en-le-Frith has an estimated population of 7,148 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chapel-en-le-Frith average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chapel-en-le-Frith | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chapel-en-le-Frith a safe place to live?
Chapel-en-le-Frith recorded 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,053rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 198 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (37).
Is crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chapel-en-le-Frith was up 1% on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 389 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chapel-en-le-Frith?
About 7,148 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chapel-en-le-Frith?
Chapel-en-le-Frith is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.