Marston Moretaine Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Marston Moretaine’s crime rate for January 2026 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (20.8% of total crimes), vehicle crime (20.8%), and public order offences (16.7%). These figures reflect a mix of local factors and seasonal trends, with the post-holiday period likely contributing to reduced retail footfall and associated shoplifting incidents. The dominance of violent crime may be influenced by the area’s built-up character, where population density and social interactions could intersect with seasonal patterns of reduced outdoor activity. Conversely, the significant rise in vehicle crime compared to the UK average suggests a possible correlation with local infrastructure, such as the presence of residential parking or high-traffic roads. Public order offences, which are 67% above the UK average, may indicate challenges in managing community spaces during colder months when outdoor activity is limited. The overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, shows a shift in crime types that could be attributed to the area’s unique demographic and geographic context, requiring tailored approaches to prevention and community engagement.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+200%), drugs (+100%), and vehicle crime (+100%) compared to December. These spikes contrast with a 66.7% drop in shoplifting, likely linked to reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period. Vehicle crime, now at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, is 143% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting a localised issue that may reflect the area’s road network or parking infrastructure. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 58.3% to five incidents, a decline that aligns with seasonal trends of reduced public activity in colder months. The data also reveals public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) are 67% above the UK average, suggesting potential challenges in managing community spaces during the winter period.

The crime rate in Marston Moretaine rose by 14.1% from 3.8 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents between December 2025 and January 2026, marking the first increase in a year. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during January, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 229 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 5,504. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering the overall crime rate, but the shift in crime types between months suggests a nuanced picture. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area remains statistically safer than the UK average, the recent rise in specific categories such as vehicle crime and criminal damage indicates evolving patterns that may warrant closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.