Marston Moretaine Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,504, the 25 crimes recorded in November 2025 equate to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents—38.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This places Marston Moretaine among the safer built-up areas in England and Wales, though the data reveals a nuanced picture shaped by seasonal and local factors. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 28% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 16%) and vehicle crime (4 incidents, 16%). These figures align with the area’s character as a smaller, rural-adjacent built-up area where community cohesion and limited urban density may contribute to lower overall crime rates. However, the seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, darker evenings, and the early start of the Christmas shopping season—likely influenced patterns. For instance, the relatively low rate of violent crime (7 incidents) may be partly explained by the reduced visibility and increased informal surveillance that comes with shorter daylight hours. Conversely, the rise in vehicle crime could be tied to increased traffic during Black Friday promotions or the movement of vehicles associated with seasonal travel. The breakdown also highlights a sharp contrast in how different crime types compare to UK averages: while violence and sexual offences were 49% below the national rate, vehicle crime was 75% above, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in that category. These trends illustrate how local conditions, from infrastructure to seasonal rhythms, interact with broader national patterns to shape a community’s crime profile.

November 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), likely influenced by seasonal factors such as increased vehicle use during Black Friday shopping or changes in traffic patterns. This spike brought the rate to 0.7 per 1,000, 75% above the UK average for the category, a figure that may reflect local vulnerabilities such as poorly lit parking areas or unsecured vehicles. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 90% (from 10 to 1), a drop that could be linked to heightened security measures during the festive season or reduced foot traffic due to inclement weather. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 42.9% (from 7 to 4), suggesting a possible correlation with the shorter daylight hours of November, which may reduce opportunities for such incidents. The breakdown of crime types also reveals that violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 28% of all crimes, though they still fell 49% below the UK average. These shifts illustrate how local conditions, including seasonal events and environmental factors, can shape crime dynamics in ways that differ from national trends.

In November 2025, Marston Moretaine recorded 25 crimes over 30 days, averaging 1 crime per day. This translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for roughly every 220 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area’s population of 5,504. Compared to the previous month, the crime rate fell by 24.3% (from 6.0 to 4.5 per 1,000), reflecting a sustained downward trend in recent months. Daily crime statistics, while localised, provide a tangible measure of how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. For instance, the average resident faces a 1-in-220 chance of being directly affected by a crime during the month, a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This contrast underscores the area’s relatively safer profile, though localised spikes—such as the 300% increase in vehicle crime—warrant closer attention to specific risk factors. The population context also highlights how even small numbers of crimes can feel impactful in a tightly knit community, where familiarity with neighbours may amplify awareness of incidents.