Marske-by-the-Sea Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Marske-by-the-Sea during August 2023 reveals a mix of property and violent offences that contrasts with broader UK trends. At 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s rate is 7.4% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 22.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.1%) and vehicle crime (12.7%). This distribution suggests a combination of factors, including the area’s seasonal dynamics and local demographics. August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributes to increased activity in public spaces, potentially driving anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The high rate of vehicle crime—124% above the UK average—may reflect the area’s proximity to transport routes or the presence of unsecured vehicles in residential zones. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of theft from the person (1.6% of all crimes) and drugs offences (1.6%) aligns with the profile of a small, tightly-knit community where informal social controls may play a role. However, the significant spike in public order offences compared to UK averages raises questions about how local events or seasonal shifts might amplify such incidents. The balance of crime types here appears to be shaped by both the area’s character as a coastal town with seasonal tourism and its smaller-scale infrastructure, which may influence opportunities for certain offences while limiting others.

August 2023 saw dramatic shifts in Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime mix, with public order offences surging by 250% from 2 to 7 incidents—a jump that outpaces all other categories. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery and theft from the person, suggests a potential link to the area’s seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during holidays or the presence of temporary visitors. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 44.4% (from 9 to 5), possibly due to reduced retail activity during August or heightened security measures in local stores. The area’s vehicle crime rate remains strikingly high, at 124% above the UK average, with 8 incidents reported. This could be attributed to the proximity of Marske-by-the-Sea to major transport corridors or the lack of secure parking facilities in residential areas. Violence and sexual offences—though still the most common category—decreased slightly by 6.7%, a trend that may reflect the seasonal timing of August, which often sees fewer violent incidents compared to peak summer months. The comparison to UK averages also reveals stark contrasts: anti-social behaviour is 18% above the national rate, while other theft offences are 37% below. These variations underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas such as public spaces, where anti-social behaviour appears to be concentrated, while also highlighting the area’s relative strength in reducing property-related offences that are typically more common in larger urban centres.

Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in August 2023 rose by 16.7% compared to July’s 7.5 per 1,000, reaching 8.7 per 1,000. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, translates to a local daily crime context: 2 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that may seem significant for a community of 7,216 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 115 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the upper half of UK towns and villages. However, this figure must be contextualised against the broader UK landscape, where the average rate is 8.1 per 1,000. The area’s population size also shapes the interpretation of these numbers: with fewer residents, even small changes in crime counts can have a more pronounced effect on per capita rates. For example, the 8 vehicle crimes recorded in August—1.1 per 1,000—reflect a rate 124% above the UK average, a disparity that may be explained by the area’s limited public transport options, which could increase vehicle reliance and thus opportunities for theft. Conversely, the 1.6% share of theft from the person, which is 23% below the UK average, suggests that the small, cohesive nature of the community may act as a deterrent to such crimes. These comparisons highlight how Marske-by-the-Sea’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics—its coastal location, seasonal tourism, and compact size—interact with national crime trends to create a distinct local picture.