Marston Moretaine Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Marston Moretaine recorded 29 crimes across a population of 5,504, translating to a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 29.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively low crime profile despite seasonal influences. The breakdown of offences reveals a mix of violent and property-related crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34.5% of all reported incidents (10 cases), followed by shoplifting (17.2%, 5 cases) and anti-social behaviour (13.8%, 4 cases). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns. For instance, the spike in shoplifting may be linked to increased foot traffic and retail activity during the holiday shopping period, while the drop in anti-social behaviour could reflect changes in public behaviour as events shifted to indoor venues. Violent crimes, though a significant proportion of the total, remained 31% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective local measures or community dynamics that mitigate such incidents. The relatively low rate of property crimes, particularly burglary (6.9%, 2 cases) and vehicle crime (3.5%, 1 case), may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up but low-density residential and commercial zone, where community engagement and local policing could play a role. These patterns underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping crime trends, even within a broadly safe area.

November saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+150%), other theft (+100%), and criminal damage and arson (+100%) compared to October, reflecting the impact of Black Friday and Bonfire Night. Shoplifting, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 64% above the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to violence and sexual offences, which were 31% below the UK rate. The drop in anti-social behaviour (-33.3%) may indicate seasonal shifts, as darker evenings and festive events could have drawn attention away from public spaces. For residents, the surge in shoplifting highlights the need for vigilance during high-traffic retail periods. These fluctuations illustrate how specific events and timing can temporarily amplify certain crime types, even in an area with an otherwise low overall rate.

Marston Moretaine's crime rate in November 2023 rose by 52.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.5 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains well below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. When scaled to the local population of 5,504, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 190 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the rarity of crime in the area, even as specific categories like shoplifting and criminal damage saw sharp increases. The population-scaled perspective underscores that residents are statistically less likely to be directly affected by crime compared to the national average, though localized spikes in certain offence types warrant closer attention. These figures suggest a balance between a generally safe environment and pockets of activity influenced by seasonal factors.