Marston Moretaine Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Marston Moretaine's crime profile in May 2023, accounting for 25% of all reported incidents. This category, which saw a 42.9% month-on-month decrease from seven to four incidents, remains 75% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing another 25% of crimes but still 47% below the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents places it 63.7% below the national average of 8.0, a disparity that reflects the built-up nature of the area within Central Bedfordshire. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may partly explain the persistence of violence and anti-social behaviour, though these rates have shown downward trends. Other theft and public order offences each accounted for 12.5% of crimes, with other theft being 32% below the UK average. The relatively low crime environment contrasts with the 150% above UK average for bicycle theft, a category that rose sharply in May. These patterns suggest a mix of localised challenges and broader demographic factors influencing crime dynamics in the area.

May 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, burglary, and other theft, each category rising from zero to one or two incidents. This spike contrasts with a 66.7% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from three to one. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 42.9%, from seven to four, reflecting a shift in the crime mix towards property-related offences. Bicycle theft in Marston Moretaine is 150% above the UK average, a stark outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern, contributing 25% of total crimes but still 47% below the UK average. These fluctuations suggest that while some issues are easing, others may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during longer evenings.

Marston Moretaine's crime rate in May 2023 dropped by 5.8% compared to April, falling from 3.1 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced incidents in several categories, though a few areas saw notable increases. Locally, the average resident faces a 1-in-344 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of risk relative to the population. Daily, the area saw roughly one crime per day, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average when considered over the same period. This monthly exposure metric underscores the relatively low crime environment in Marston Moretaine, even as specific incidents like bicycle theft and burglary rose. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while individual crimes may draw attention, the overall burden on residents remains minimal compared to national benchmarks.