Measham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Measham’s July 2024 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents places it 15.5% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety despite seasonal pressures. With 38 crimes recorded, the most prevalent categories were violence and sexual offences (31.6% of total), anti-social behaviour (26.3%), and criminal damage and arson (21.1%). These patterns align with the built-up nature of Measham, where public spaces and summer festivals may contribute to anti-social incidents. The 15.5% UK comparison highlights the area’s performance, though the surge in criminal damage and arson—up 100% from June—raises questions about localized factors, such as increased outdoor events or property neglect during school holidays. Violence and sexual offences, while still significant, decreased by 20% compared to June, possibly reflecting the absence of students during summer breaks. The low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) suggests that Measham’s compact layout and community presence may deter property crimes, consistent with the characteristics of smaller built-up areas. These findings, when contextualized with the UK average, illustrate that Measham’s crime profile is shaped by both its demographic makeup and seasonal rhythms, particularly during peak summer activity.

July 2024 saw dramatic fluctuations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour surging by 900% (from 1 to 10 incidents) and criminal damage and arson doubling from 0 to 8. These increases, while stark, contrast with declines in burglary (-75%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%). The shift in crime mix—anti-social behaviour now accounting for 26.3% of total crimes—suggests a greater focus on public spaces during the summer. Measham’s anti-social behaviour rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 31% above the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect the area’s built-up character and summer tourism. Conversely, violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) remain 23% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s lower population density and fewer nightlife venues compared to major urban centres.

Measham’s crime rate in July 2024 (7.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 40.9% increase from June’s 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local crime patterns. Over 31 days, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 142 residents. This rate, while higher than June, remains 15.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The population context is critical: with 5,386 residents, the absolute number of crimes (38) is relatively low, suggesting a manageable level of criminal activity. However, the jump in specific categories—such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—raises questions about localized factors during the summer months. These figures, when scaled to the population, illustrate that while the area is statistically safer than the UK average, the concentration of certain crimes in July indicates areas for focused attention.