Measham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Measham, there were 5 reported crimes in June 2024—a rate that is 39% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a built-up area’s unique crime profile, where violent offences dominate over property crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 55.6% of all incidents, with 15 recorded cases, while burglary (14.8%) and other theft (11.1%) followed closely. These proportions suggest a local environment where interpersonal conflicts and targeted thefts may play a larger role than broader economic factors. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and early signs of summer activity, may contribute to this pattern, though the area’s small size and limited commercial density likely temper the risks associated with high-footfall areas. Compared to other regions, Measham’s relatively low crime rate may stem from its rural-adjacent character, where community ties and lower population density could deter certain types of crime. The UK average comparison underscores that Measham is not just a low-crime area, but one that consistently outperforms national benchmarks, a trend that may persist as local conditions remain stable.

June 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime plummeting by 80% (from 10 to 2 incidents) compared to May. This dramatic decrease may partly explain the overall rate reduction, though the reasons for such a sharp decline remain unclear. Conversely, public order offences surged by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a shift that could reflect changes in local activity or policing focus. Burglary also increased by 33.3%, climbing from three to four incidents, a rise that places Measham’s rate 133% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.6% of all crimes, remained slightly above the UK average (2.8 per 1,000 vs 2.8 per 1,000).4% increase from May. These fluctuations highlight the uneven nature of crime patterns, with property-related offences showing greater volatility than violent crimes.

In June 2024, Measham's crime rate dropped to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 30.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, with a 39% gap maintained despite the month-on-month reduction. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may reflect the area’s relatively low population density compared to urban centres. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 199 residents in Measham encountered a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the risk within a local framework. This monthly exposure rate is lower than many comparable areas, suggesting that Measham’s built-up environment may offer a degree of protection against crime that is less common in larger towns. The population of 5,386 residents further scales this perspective, illustrating that even with 27 total crimes recorded, the per-capita risk remains far below national benchmarks.