Marston Moretaine Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Marston Moretaine for May 2025, accounting for 42.9% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to criminal activity compared to national trends. The breakdown reveals a mix of crime types, but violent crimes clearly drive the majority of incidents. This pattern may partly explain the area’s lower-than-average rates, as violence and sexual offences are 43% below the UK average for this category. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—could influence patterns of public order and anti-social behaviour. The presence of a built-up area within Central Bedfordshire likely shapes this profile, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to lower violent crime rates. While property crimes (7 total) and violent crimes (9 total) are evenly split, the dominance of violence highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk scenarios, such as late-night gatherings or public spaces. This month’s data reflects a consistent trend of low overall crime, though the seasonal context suggests vigilance in managing public order as temperatures rise and social activity increases.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories compared to April. Other theft and public order offences each surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, while shoplifting, which had not occurred in April, jumped to 3 cases. These spikes may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic in local retail areas during May’s longer evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 71.4%, dropping from 7 to 2 incidents—a decline that could be attributed to the Easter holiday period ending in April. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents, 43% below the UK average for this category. Shoplifting’s 100% increase from zero to three cases suggests a potential vulnerability in retail security during the month. The 53.1% gap between Marston Moretaine’s overall crime rate and the UK average remains a consistent feature, highlighting the area’s comparative safety. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences—a 200% increase—may signal the need for heightened awareness in communal spaces during evenings.

The crime rate in May 2025 rose slightly from 3.5 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 10.7% increase compared to April. While this marks a minor upward trend, the rate remains well below the UK average, underscoring Marston Moretaine’s continued position as a low-crime area. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in May, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 262 residents. This statistic, while modest, illustrates the low probability of encountering crime in a typical month. With a population of 5,504, the 21 total crimes reported represent a manageable scale relative to the area’s size. The 10.7% month-on-month increase, though notable, does not indicate a significant shift in the area’s crime profile, which has consistently maintained rates far below national averages. For residents, the daily crime count serves as a reassuring metric, suggesting that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime remains minimal. The combination of a small population and a built-up area’s infrastructure likely contributes to this stability, though the slight rise in public order offences warrants attention in community engagement strategies.