Makeney Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,096, Makeney recorded 15 crimes in May 2024, translating to a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 65.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, placing the area among the safest in the country. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40% of the total (6 incidents) and public order offences contributing 20% (3 incidents). The remaining 40% of crimes were distributed across drugs, criminal damage, and other theft, with each category representing less than 14% of the total. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor drinking—likely contribute to the surge in violence and public order offences. The area’s low crime rate may be influenced by its rural character, with limited nightlife and fewer opportunities for property crime compared to urban centres. However, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences from April highlights the need to consider how seasonal changes in social activity, such as more time spent outdoors in the evenings, could temporarily elevate certain crime types. The drugs category, while small in absolute numbers, is 82% above the UK average, suggesting a localized trend that warrants further observation. Overall, Makeney’s crime profile remains remarkably low, but the interplay of seasonal and demographic factors continues to shape its monthly patterns.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge, while stark, contrasts with an 80% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 5 to 1. The drugs category also rose sharply, doubling from 0 to 2 incidents—a 100% increase—and placing it 82% above the UK average for that category. These shifts highlight a notable realignment in crime mix, with violent crimes now accounting for 40% of the total, compared to property crimes at just 13.3%. The drugs category’s elevated rate, though small in absolute terms, stands out as an outlier compared to the UK average. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in violence, which may reflect seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising in May. This category’s dominance in the breakdown also suggests a need for targeted community engagement to address underlying tensions.

Makeney's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 25.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.4. This shift, though modest, reflects a dynamic in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month rise. When scaled to the population of 5,096, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 340 residents. This ratio provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, emphasizing that while crime is present, it remains a rare occurrence in daily life. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Makeney’s relatively safe environment, with its overall rate 65.5% below the national average. However, the 25% increase from April raises questions about transient factors—such as seasonal changes in activity or localized events—that may have influenced the uptick in specific crime categories.