Measham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Measham in November 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 38.2% of all crimes. This dominance aligns with the area’s likely character as a built-up community where interpersonal conflicts, particularly in residential or public spaces, may contribute to such incidents. However, the sharp rise in property crimes—particularly vehicle crime (14.7%) and other theft (8.8%)—suggests a shift in criminal focus, possibly influenced by seasonal factors like the shopping season and dark evenings, which may deter outdoor activity while increasing opportunities for vehicle-related theft. The UK average comparison further contextualises Measham’s position: while its overall crime rate (6.3 per 1,000) is 13.7% below the national figure of 7.3, specific categories like vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour deviate significantly. Anti-social behaviour, for instance, was 4% above the UK average (1.1 per 1,000), linked to local events or community dynamics. Meanwhile, burglary and shoplifting were lower than national averages, reflecting either effective local security measures or a demographic profile less prone to such crimes. These patterns may be consistent with Measham’s status as a smaller built-up area where community cohesion and local policing could play a role in mitigating certain types of crime, even as other factors—such as seasonal transitions and economic pressures—exert their influence.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), other theft (+200%), and vehicle crime (+100%), with the latter two categories far exceeding UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common crime type (38.2% of total), were 7% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting a relatively lower incidence of violent crime compared to the national picture. Conversely, vehicle crime—driven by local factors such as commuter parking or unsecured vehicles—was 125% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), a stark contrast to the national trend. These shifts highlight a mixed picture: while violent crime remains a concern, property-related issues are spiking. Residents may find the 100% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it could indicate increased public disorder during events like Bonfire Night or the shopping rush of Black Friday.

Measham's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 13.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.6 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a steady but low-level presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 158 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while not alarmingly high, highlights the ongoing need for community vigilance. The population context further illustrates that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can translate to meaningful changes in local perception. For instance, the 13.7% gap between Measham’s rate and the UK average (7.3 per 1,000) remains significant, but the month-on-month rise suggests that local conditions—whether seasonal, economic, or social—are exerting a growing influence on crime trends.