Marston Moretaine Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Marston Moretaine's crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents places it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per day for residents, a statistic that underscores the area's relatively low exposure compared to national trends. The crime profile is dominated by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54.1% of all incidents (20 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (8 cases; 21.6%) and public order offences (4 cases; 10.8%). These patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could have amplified community tensions or altered patterns of outdoor activity. The area's built-up character within Central Bedfordshire may also play a role, as urban environments often see higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order issues. The rate of anti-social behaviour (3.6 per 1,000) is 179% above the UK average, a disparity that could reflect local challenges in managing community spaces or addressing specific social dynamics. In contrast, violent crimes (1.5 per 1,000) are 44% below the UK average, suggesting that the area's crime picture is not uniformly aligned with national trends. This divergence may be partly explained by the area's relatively small population and its position as a built-up area within a larger rural region, which could influence both the frequency and nature of reported crimes. While the overall rate remains low, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour compared to the previous month (which saw 2 such incidents) highlights a need for continued monitoring of local patterns.

October 2024 saw a 900% increase in anti-social behaviour, with 20 incidents reported—over half of all crimes in the area. This surge, while stark, contrasts with the 66.7% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from three to one incident. The shift in crime mix is notable: violent crimes rose by 166.7% (from three to eight cases), while property crimes remained low at five total. Anti-social behaviour's rate (3.6 per 1,000) is 179% above the UK average, suggesting local factors may be driving this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 20% (from five to four cases), and its rate (0.7 per 1,000) is just 3% below the UK average. These changes highlight a combination of seasonal factors—such as darker evenings and Halloween—and local dynamics.

Marston Moretaine's crime rate in October 2024 (6.7 per 1,000) marks a sharp 164.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.5 per 1,000. This surge, though significant, still places the area 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the month's heightened activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk as relatively minimal compared to broader UK trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the month-on-month rise, the area's crime rate remains well within a range that suggests manageable levels of risk for residents. This contrast between the local and national figures highlights the area's unique characteristics, possibly linked to its built-up nature within Central Bedfordshire and seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and Halloween activities, which may have influenced local dynamics.