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

Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while relatively low, reflects a combination of seasonal and local dynamics typical of a coastal built-up area. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.1% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 — 20% above the UK average. This suggests that the area’s proximity to popular tourist routes and the onset of summer may increase opportunities for interpersonal crimes, particularly in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 17.2% of total crimes, a rate (1.4 per 1,000) that is 5% below the UK average, potentially indicating effective local policing or community engagement efforts. Burglary, at 10.3% of all crimes (0.8 per 1,000), is 150% above the UK average, a stark anomaly that may be linked to the area’s smaller size and the concentration of properties in close proximity, which could make them more vulnerable to opportunistic theft. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer — appears to influence crime patterns, with increased daylight hours correlating with higher rates of violent crime and lower rates of vehicle-related offences, which typically peak during darker winter months. These trends underscore the importance of situational factors in shaping crime profiles, even within a relatively small and low-crime area.

June 2023 revealed a stark contrast in crime trends compared to May, with significant reductions in shoplifting (-81.8%) and vehicle crime (-75.0%), likely reflecting the end of the Easter holiday period and reduced foot traffic in local retail areas. Conversely, burglary increased by 100% (3 to 6 incidents), a spike that may be attributed to warmer weather encouraging more outdoor activity and greater opportunities for property crime. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 43.1% of all crimes, a rate (3.5 per 1,000) that is 20% above the UK average. This discrepancy suggests local factors — such as increased social interaction during the summer season — may contribute to higher rates of violent crime. Residents might find the 81.8% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential success of recent retail security measures or a shift in seasonal shopping behaviour.

June 2023 saw a marked decline in Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime rate, dropping from 10.3 per 1,000 in May to 8.0 per 1,000 — a 21.6% reduction. This shift aligns with the transition into summer, when coastal areas often experience changes in resident and visitor patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while low, remains a local benchmark without direct UK comparison. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 124 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 7,216. This rate is consistent with the area’s character as a smaller built-up coastal community, where crime is typically concentrated in specific pockets rather than evenly distributed. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate is below the UK average, individual incidents can still have a visible impact on local residents, particularly in areas with transient populations or seasonal activity.