Makeney Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 5,096, the 29 crimes recorded in May 2023 translate to a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure places Makeney 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap that reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to the national context. The breakdown of crimes shows a mix of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 24.1% of total crimes (7 incidents) and criminal damage and arson making up 20.7% (6 incidents). These figures align with the seasonal context of May, which features longer evenings and bank holidays that may encourage outdoor socialising and drinking. The lower-than-average rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) suggests that Makeney's built-up area characteristics—likely including lower population density and fewer commercial properties—contribute to its distinct crime profile. In contrast, the significant 94% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average may indicate local factors such as targeted vandalism or community-specific tensions. The overall crime rate, while showing a 61.2% increase from April, remains in line with Makeney's historical pattern of relatively stable crime levels, despite the sharp monthly fluctuations in specific categories.

May 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4) and criminal damage and arson rising by 200% (from 2 to 6). These sharp increases contrast with a 42.9% decline in anti-social behaviour (from 7 to 4) and a 12.5% reduction in violence and sexual offences (from 8 to 7). Criminal damage and arson in Makeney were 94% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, while vehicle crime was 56% below the national average of 0.5 per 1,000. The breakdown of crimes shows a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (13) outnumbering violent crimes (7) for the first time since March 2023. Residents may find the 300% surge in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a sudden change in local dynamics during May's extended evenings and bank holidays.

Makeney's crime rate in May 2023 rose by 61.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.5 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still leaves the area 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported each day in May, a figure that translates to a localised monthly exposure of one crime for every 176 residents. For context, this means that over the course of the month, a resident had a 1-in-176 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. While this may seem low, the shift from April to May suggests a seasonal influence, with longer evenings and bank holidays contributing to increased social activity in public spaces. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the rise, Makeney remains a relatively low-crime area compared to the UK average, though the month-on-month increase warrants attention to local factors.