Marston Moretaine Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Marston Moretaine's crime profile in February 2025 stands out as markedly safer than the UK average, with a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—40.3% below the national figure of 6.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Central Bedfordshire demonstrates a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime, reflecting its likely character as a low-density, community-focused settlement. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (22.7% of total) and violence and sexual offences (22.7%), both of which fell significantly below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour in Marston Moretaine occurred at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, 7% below the national rate, while violence and sexual offences were 62% below the UK average. These figures suggest a broader trend of lower levels of both violent and non-violent crime, consistent with the area's seasonal context. February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the subdued crime environment. The low crime rate may also reflect the area's demographic profile, with fewer high-traffic retail zones or nightlife hubs that typically drive shoplifting or public order incidents. However, direct links between seasonal factors and specific crime types, leaving room for further analysis of local patterns.

February 2025 saw stark shifts in crime dynamics compared to January, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and other crime rising by 100% (from 1 to 2). This contrasted with a 50% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 10 to 5. The surge in public order incidents—now at 0.7 per 1,000 residents—places the category 59% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect localized tensions or specific events not captured in the data. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained stable at 0.7 per 1,000, 13% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting continued pressure on retail premises despite the winter lull. The category of 'other crime'—now at 0.4 per 1,000—rose sharply to 150% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, indicating potential underreported or niche criminal activity. These shifts highlight the need for targeted monitoring, particularly around public order incidents, which could signal emerging challenges in community policing. Residents may find the 50% reduction in violence and sexual offences reassuring, though the spike in other crime categories deserves closer attention from local authorities.

The crime rate in February 2025 (4.0 per 1,000) represents a 37.1% decrease from January's rate of 6.4 per 1,000, underscoring a notable improvement in the area's safety profile. On a daily basis, the month saw an average of 1 crime reported per day, translating to a local exposure rate of 1 crime for every 250 residents over the course of the month. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the scale of incidents relative to the population. When contextualized within the area's population of 5,504, the monthly exposure rate illustrates that the vast majority of residents—approximately 96%—were not directly affected by crime in February. This is a stark contrast to the UK average, where the higher crime rate would imply a correspondingly higher exposure rate for the average resident. The sustained gap between Marston Moretaine's crime rate and the national average—now 40.3% lower—suggests that the area's unique characteristics, such as its lower population density or community-focused infrastructure, may play a role in maintaining its relatively safe environment. However, the 59% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability that could shift this balance in future months if unaddressed.