Measham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Measham’s crime profile revealed a nuanced balance between violent and property offences, with violent crimes slightly outnumbering property crimes. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 41.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests local factors may be contributing to lower-than-expected crime levels. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.1% of all crimes, followed by vehicle crime at 23.8% and public order offences at 14.3%. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 36% of the total. The winter season, typically marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have influenced this pattern. While violent crimes dominate, the relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (79% below UK average) and criminal damage (17% below UK average) suggest that community cohesion or environmental factors could be playing a role. However, the sharp rise in public order offences—now 38.1% of total crimes—raises questions about localized tensions or disruptions during the month. The interplay between these figures reflects a complex picture, where seasonal trends and area-specific characteristics shape the crime profile. This balance between violent and property crime may indicate underlying social dynamics, such as the influence of local employment patterns or the presence of community initiatives that mitigate certain types of crime.

February 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 200% compared to January, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This increase, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in community dynamics or enforcement priorities. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 66.7%, climbing from 3 to 5 incidents, which may reflect heightened activity in local transport hubs or increased vehicle-related vulnerabilities during the winter months. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 33.3%, dropping from 3 to 2 incidents, possibly due to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity or targeted interventions. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents is 36% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors that reduce violent incidents. However, the rate of vehicle crime (0.9 per 1,000) is 143% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, indicating a unique challenge in this category. Residents might find the 200% increase in public order offences particularly concerning, as it signals a potential need for community engagement or additional policing in specific areas. These shifts underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and targeted strategies to address emerging trends while maintaining the area’s overall low crime profile.

Measham’s crime rate in February 2025 remained stable compared to January, with no change from the previous month’s 3.9 per 1,000 residents. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime reported per day across the built-up area, a figure that, while low, warrants attention to localized spikes such as the 200% increase in public order offences. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 256 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when extrapolated to the national scale. With a population of 5,386, this translates to a community where the likelihood of experiencing a crime is comparatively minimal, though the distribution of crime types suggests uneven risk factors. For instance, the 143% above UK average rate for vehicle crime indicates a specific vulnerability in this category, possibly linked to local infrastructure or vehicle storage practices. Meanwhile, the 79% below UK average rate for anti-social behaviour suggests that community cohesion or environmental factors may be mitigating certain types of disorder. These figures, when contextualized within Measham’s built-up area, highlight a mix of strengths and challenges—low overall crime levels coexist with pockets of higher risk in specific categories. For residents, this means that while the general safety of the area is strong, vigilance in areas associated with vehicle crime or public order incidents remains necessary.