Measham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 presented a striking contrast in Measham's crime profile, with violent crime surging sharply while property-related offences declined. The area's overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a position that reflects both consistent low-level activity and localized spikes. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most prominent category, accounting for 41% of all reported crimes, a figure that, while slightly above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, underscores the unexpected rise in personal crimes during the month. This was accompanied by a 50% increase in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 30.8% of total incidents, a rate 51% above the UK average. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely influenced these patterns, with increased tourism and temporary population shifts potentially contributing to heightened interpersonal tensions. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and criminal damage saw notable declines, with burglary falling to 0.4 per 1,000 (48% above the UK average) and criminal damage dropping by 55.6% from July. This shift away from property-related offences may be linked to the seasonal nature of August, when vacant homes and open spaces could paradoxically reduce opportunities for certain crimes. The data highlights a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Measham's crime picture illustrating both the resilience of its low-level crime rates and the volatility of specific categories during peak tourist periods.

August 2025 marked a dramatic shift in Measham's crime profile, with violence and sexual offences surging by 100% from 8 to 16 incidents—a stark contrast to the 55.6% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 9 to 4. This sharp rise in violent crime, now accounting for 41% of total reported incidents, places the category 5% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Simultaneously, anti-social behaviour increased by 50%, from 8 to 12 incidents, a figure 51% higher than the UK average. These trends suggest a significant reallocation of criminal activity toward more immediate, person-based offences. Other theft—a category typically linked to retail or property—plummeted by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, a rate 61% below the UK average. This divergence in crime types may reflect seasonal patterns, with August's peak holiday season potentially influencing both increased public interactions and reduced opportunities for certain thefts.

Measham's crime rate in August 2025 rose slightly to 7.2 per 1,000 residents from 7.1 per 1,000 in July, marking a 2.5% increase. This small uptick contrasts with the area's overall trend of remaining below the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000 for the same period. On a daily basis, the area reported approximately one crime per day in August, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of localised issues. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 138 residents, a rate that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in Measham compared to broader national trends. This context suggests that while the area is not immune to fluctuations, its crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with specific categories showing marked divergence.