Makeney Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Makeney, 2.4 crimes were reported in April 2024—a rate 68.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 425 residents over the course of the month. The area’s crime profile is dominated by anti-social behaviour (41.7% of all crimes), followed by public order (16.7%) and other theft (16.7%). These figures suggest a focus on community-based issues rather than property or violent crime, which together account for just 25% of incidents. April’s crime pattern aligns with seasonal rhythms, as Easter and spring weather typically increase outdoor activity and social interactions. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the dominance of anti-social behaviour may reflect local social dynamics or environmental factors, such as the built-up area’s proximity to natural spaces that attract transient populations during peak season. The absence of violent crime above the UK average—particularly for violence and sexual offences, which were 92% below the national benchmark—indicates a community with relatively strong social cohesion or effective local policing. However, the 400% surge in anti-social behaviour cases compared to March raises questions about temporary factors, such as increased foot traffic during holiday periods or shifts in enforcement priorities. The low crime rate, combined with the specific distribution of offences, illustrates a small, stable community where most incidents are non-violent and likely tied to transient or situational factors rather than entrenched criminal activity.

April 2024 saw a dramatic 400% increase in anti-social behaviour cases, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences and vehicle crime, contrasts sharply with a 66.7% drop in violence and sexual offences and a 50% decrease in criminal damage and arson. The crime mix shifted significantly, with property-related offences (4 cases) outnumbering violent crimes (1 case), though both categories remained well below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, now at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, is 18% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, while public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) are 25% below the national benchmark of 0.5 per 1,000. The stark decline in violent crime—particularly a 66.7% reduction from March—suggests either improved community safety measures or temporary factors such as the Easter holiday period reducing opportunities for such offences. Residents might find the 400% rise in anti-social behaviour noteworthy, as it highlights the need for targeted local interventions despite the overall low crime rate.

Makeney’s crime rate in April 2024 remained stable at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, matching the same rate recorded in March. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity, though the composition of crimes has shifted markedly. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally specific, underscores the exceptionally low level of criminal activity relative to the UK average. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 425 residents illustrates the minimal risk faced by Makeney’s 5,096 residents. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlights the area’s position as one of the safest in the country. The comparison also reveals that Makeney’s anti-social behaviour rate (1.0 per 1,000) is 18% below the UK average, and its public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) are 25% below the national benchmark. These figures, combined with the absence of violent crime above the UK average, indicate a community where most incidents are non-violent and likely tied to situational factors rather than systemic issues. The stability in the overall crime rate, despite shifts in specific categories, suggests that local conditions—such as the built-up area’s characteristics and seasonal patterns—play a consistent role in shaping criminal activity.