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

Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 places it 3.9% above the UK average, a marginal but measurable deviation. This rate translates to an everyday risk that, while low by national standards, reveals patterns shaped by the area’s coastal and built-up character. The most common crimes—violence and sexual offences (35.1%), public order (15.8%), and anti-social behaviour (15.8%)—suggest a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues. These figures may be influenced by the area’s seasonal rhythm: as March transitions into spring, the lengthening evenings and changing weather could drive increased social activity in public spaces, contributing to incidents of violence and disorder. The high proportion of public order offences, 103% above the UK average, may also reflect the town’s compact layout, where limited space for dispersal could amplify tensions. Conversely, property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime were lower than the UK average, with burglary at 82% above but vehicle crime 79% below. This contrast might be explained by the area’s relatively low population density and the presence of natural barriers that could deter certain types of crime. The elevated rates of shoplifting and bicycle theft—104% and 329% above the UK average, respectively—hint at vulnerabilities tied to local retail environments or transportation hubs. These findings highlight the importance of context: while the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the distribution of crime types underscores how Marske-by-the-Sea’s unique geography and social dynamics shape its crime profile differently than larger urban or rural areas.

March 2023 saw a notable concentration of violence and sexual offences (35.1% of all crimes), with this category alone 2% above the UK average. This aligns with the seasonal shift to spring, when increased social activity in the area’s public spaces may heighten risks. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 104% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the presence of retail outlets or the impact of seasonal shopping patterns. Bicycle theft, at 329% above the UK average, stands out as a stark anomaly, linked to the area’s cycling infrastructure or transient populations. These discrepancies underscore how specific local factors—such as the proximity to Redcar’s transport networks or the town’s seasonal tourism—may influence crime types differently than the national average. Residents might consider securing bikes in designated areas as a practical measure, given the disproportionate risk in this category.

In March 2023, Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 57 crimes across 7,216 residents, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 127 residents. This figure provides a tangible sense of risk: over the course of the month, a resident could expect to encounter a crime at a rate of approximately 0.8% (1/127). Daily, the area experienced an average of two crimes per day, a figure that may feel more immediate to local residents. While this rate is marginally above the UK average (7.6 per 1,000), the distribution of crime types reveals sharper contrasts. For instance, public order offences were 103% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect the area’s seasonal dynamics—lengthening evenings during spring may increase social interactions in public spaces, contributing to such incidents. Conversely, categories like criminal damage and arson were 50% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of property-related crimes in this coastal setting compared to the national profile. These differences highlight how local conditions, such as the town’s compact built-up area and proximity to natural landscapes, may shape crime patterns differently than larger urban or rural contexts.