Marston Moretaine Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Marston Moretaine recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 45.2% of all reported incidents, compared to property crimes at 29.0%. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, with 14 cases reported, followed by anti-social behaviour (four incidents) and other theft (three cases). This imbalance between violent and property crimes contrasts with broader UK trends, where property-related offences typically make up a larger share. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer, may have influenced patterns, though the area’s character as a built-up district within Central Bedfordshire likely plays a role. The relatively low rate of property crimes—particularly shoplifting, burglary, and vehicle crime, all significantly below UK averages—suggests that the area’s infrastructure or demographics may reduce opportunities for such offences. However, the surge in drug-related crimes (122% above the UK average) and the doubling of anti-social behaviour incidents highlight emerging challenges. While the overall crime rate remains low, the concentration of violent incidents raises questions about local factors, such as community dynamics or transient populations, that may contribute to this trend. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing drug-related activity and anti-social behaviour, without compromising the area’s generally safer profile.

June 2025 marked a sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and drug-related offences, all doubling from May’s figures. Anti-social behaviour increased by 100% to four incidents, while criminal damage and arson also doubled to two cases. Drug-related crimes surged to three, compared to zero in May, a 100% increase. These spikes contrast with declines in public order (down 66.7%) and shoplifting (down 66.7%), suggesting shifting patterns in local activity. Violent crimes, at 14 incidents, accounted for 45.2% of all reported crimes, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for violence and sexual offences (13% below the national rate). Drug-related crimes in the area were 122% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect localised issues or data anomalies. The dominance of violent over property crimes in June highlights a potential imbalance in the area’s crime dynamics, though further analysis is needed to determine underlying causes.

Marston Moretaine's crime rate in June 2025 rose 47.4% from 3.8 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month. This increase, while notable, remains 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1. Locally, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 178 residents translates to a low frequency of incidents relative to the population size. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the month, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of the area and its relatively low population density. This daily context suggests that while crime is present, it is not pervasive. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face a significantly lower risk than the national average, with only 3.2% of crimes falling into categories like burglary or shoplifting, which are typically more concentrated in high-density urban areas. The shift from May to June may reflect seasonal factors, though the area’s character as a commuter-focused built-up zone likely contributes to its distinct crime profile.