Marske-by-the-Sea Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Marske-by-the-Sea's July 2024 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places it 26.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This built-up coastal area within Redcar and Cleveland experiences a distinct crime profile shaped by seasonal tourism and local demographics. Shoplifting accounts for 33.3% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000 (209% higher), likely reflecting increased foot traffic during summer festivals and events. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average (47% below), remain the second most common category at 24.4% of total crimes. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also feature prominently, with anti-social behaviour down 40% from June and public order offences surging 300% month-on-month. The area's seasonal context—peak summer, school holidays, and festival activity—may partly explain these patterns, as retail spaces and public areas become more crowded. While property crimes dominate (53.3% of total), violent crime remains a consistent concern, with local policing efforts likely contributing to the gap between Marske's rates and the UK average. The interplay of tourism-driven activity and the area's compact built-up nature creates a unique crime dynamic that differs from larger urban centres or rural regions.

July 2024 saw a 300% month-on-month increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge coincides with the area's peak summer tourism season, where festivals and outdoor events may strain local policing resources. Criminal damage and arson also rose by 66.7%, with five incidents reported in July compared to three in June, potentially linked to increased property maintenance demands or seasonal vandalism. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 40%, from 10 to 6 incidents, suggesting a possible shift in community dynamics or enforcement priorities. Shoplifting remains a standout concern, with 15 incidents (33.3% of total crimes) at a rate of 2.1 per 1,000—209% above the UK average. This stark divergence highlights the impact of Marske's coastal retail presence and tourist activity on property crime trends. Vehicle crime also dropped by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 incidents, reflecting reduced car parking congestion during school holidays. The contrast between shoplifting's elevated rate and burglary's 3% below the UK average (2 incidents) illustrates the area's unique crime profile, where retail theft outpaces residential crime despite the built-up area's compact nature.

Marske-by-the-Sea's July 2024 crime rate (6.2 per 1,000) marks a 15.0% decrease from June's 7.3 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day in July, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 45 crimes within the local population of 7,216 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low level of personal risk compared to larger urban areas. However, this aggregate figure masks significant variations in specific crime types, such as shoplifting's 209% above the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Marske's overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, certain categories like public order offences and shoplifting create unique local challenges. The area's smaller population and built-up coastal character likely contribute to the lower overall rate, as dense urban centres typically report higher crime volumes. Residents may find the 1-in-160 monthly exposure rate reassuring, though the sharp contrast in specific crime types underscores the need for targeted local policing strategies.