Measham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Measham in November 2024 reveals a distinct balance between property and violent offences, shaped by seasonal and local dynamics. With 31 crimes reported across a population of 5,386, the area's overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents places it 23.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This gap underscores a broader trend in Measham, where property crimes—accounting for 41.9% of total incidents—dominate the crime mix, though violent crimes (38.7%) remain a close second. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 38.7% of total) are 15% below the UK average, while vehicle crime (7 incidents, 22.6% of total) is 195% above the national figure. This divergence may reflect Measham's specific characteristics, such as its proximity to transport networks or local vehicle storage habits. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced crime patterns, particularly in property-related categories. For example, the rise in vehicle crime could be linked to increased traffic or seasonal retail activity, though the data does not provide conclusive evidence. Similarly, the drop in criminal damage and arson (from 2 to 1 incidents) might be attributed to the end of outdoor events or seasonal lulls in vandalism. These patterns highlight how Measham's crime profile interacts with both local conditions and broader national trends, offering a nuanced picture of safety and risk for residents.

November 2024 saw a 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with the UK average for burglary, which Measham's rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents is 94% above. The rise in burglary may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (41.9% of total) now slightly outnumbering violent crimes (38.7%). Vehicle crime also rose by 40%, increasing from 5 to 7 incidents, placing Measham's rate at 1.3 per 1,000—195% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This anomaly could reflect local factors such as vehicle storage patterns or seasonal shopping activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, and public order offences dropped by the same margin, suggesting a possible seasonal dip in disruptive incidents. These changes illustrate how specific crime types respond to November's context, including dark evenings and Black Friday shopping.

Measham's crime rate in November 2024 (5.8 per 1,000 residents) marks an 11.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the annual trend of lower crime rates during autumn, though November's dark evenings and seasonal events may have temporarily influenced local dynamics. On a daily basis, Measham recorded roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's smaller population. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 174 residents. When scaled to the population of 5,386, this underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Measham's residents face a crime risk significantly below the national average, with only 5.8 crimes per 1,000 people—compared to 7.6 nationally. This disparity suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or environmental design, may contribute to the area's lower exposure from the data alone.