Marston Moretaine Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Marston Moretaine's crime profile in May 2024, accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents. This category, though doubling from April's 5 to 10 cases, remains 37% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 residents. The area's overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000—39.3% below the UK's 8.4—reflects a generally low-risk environment, though the rise in violent crime highlights a critical area for focus. Criminal damage and arson, which jumped to 6 incidents (1.1 per 1,000), now constitute 21.4% of total crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This surge may be linked to May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which could heighten opportunities for vandalism. Anti-social behaviour also rose significantly, from 3 to 5 incidents, suggesting a possible correlation with the month's bank holidays and extended daylight hours. The low levels of shoplifting (7.1% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (3.6%)—both 38-57% below UK averages—indicate that the area's relatively sparse retail and commercial activity may limit such opportunities. However, the absence of major theft or burglary incidents, which are typically more common in urban centres, aligns with Marston Moretaine's character as a smaller built-up area within a rural district. Seasonal factors, including the transition to warmer weather and increased public gatherings, likely contributed to the spikes in violence and criminal damage, though the exact causal links remain to be explored through further analysis.

May 2024 saw a dramatic doubling of violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 10 incidents—a 100% increase. This surge, while concerning, still leaves the category 37% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 6 incidents, a stark departure from the previous month's silence on this front. In contrast, vehicle crime fell sharply by 80%, declining from 5 to 1 incident, possibly reflecting reduced car-related activity during May's bank holidays. Anti-social behaviour also rose by two-thirds, from 3 to 5 incidents, suggesting heightened community tensions or increased socialising during the month. These shifts underscore a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with public spaces likely bearing the brunt of the activity.

Marston Moretaine's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 33.2% compared to April 2024, moving from 3.8 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area 39.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in May, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 197 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents. When scaled to the area's population of 5,504, this translates to a manageable level of risk, though the upward trend from the previous month warrants attention. The shift in crime mix, particularly the rise in violence and sexual offences, contrasts with the previous month's profile, suggesting evolving patterns that may reflect seasonal or local factors.