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

In November 2024, Marske-by-the-Sea recorded a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This rate, while modest, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 26.4% of the total (14 out of 53 crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (18.9%) and shoplifting (15.1%). The dominance of property-related crimes, particularly in the form of criminal damage and arson, is a notable feature of the data. This trend may be partly explained by the area's coastal location and the seasonal context of November, which includes Bonfire Night and the early stages of the Christmas shopping period. These factors could have contributed to an increase in incidents involving pyrotechnics or festive-related property damage. However, the rate of violent crime remains relatively low compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences being 26% below the national figure. This contrast between property and violent crime highlights the area's unique crime profile, which appears to be shaped by its geographical and social characteristics. The seasonal context also plays a role in shaping crime patterns, with the darkening evenings and increased foot traffic during shopping periods influencing both property and public order offences. While the overall crime rate is slightly below the UK average, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson underscores the need for targeted community awareness, particularly around fire safety and the responsible use of pyrotechnics during events like Bonfire Night. The data also suggests that the local community may have a greater focus on addressing property-related issues compared to violent crime, a trend that could be influenced by the area's demographic composition and the nature of its built-up environment.

The November 2024 crime data reveals a marked shift in the balance between property and violent crimes, with property-related offences accounting for 58.5% of the total (31 out of 53 crimes) compared to 26.4% for violent crimes. This dominance of property crime is consistent with the area's character as a coastal built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland, where retail and tourism-related activities may contribute to shoplifting and burglary. Criminal damage and arson surged by 400% month-on-month, rising from 2 to 10 incidents. This increase, which places the category 146% above the UK average, may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which often coincides with an uptick in fire-related incidents. Conversely, violence and sexual offences saw a slight decline, dropping from 15 to 14 cases—a 6.7% decrease. While this reduction is modest, it aligns with the category's 26% below the UK average, suggesting a generally lower prevalence of violent crime in this area compared to the national trend. For residents, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson highlights a specific risk that may warrant community vigilance, particularly around public spaces and during festive events.

Marske-by-the-Sea's crime rate in November 2024 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 35.9% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the relatively low population density of Marske-by-the-Sea. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the built-up area's population of 7,216. This statistic underscores that while crime is present, the overall burden per resident remains manageable. The increase from October to November may be partially explained by seasonal factors, such as the darkening evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night, which could have influenced patterns of criminal activity. However, the absence of a corresponding spike in violent crimes suggests that property-related offences may have been more significantly impacted by these seasonal shifts.