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

Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure marks a continuation of the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, though it contrasts with the sharp month-on-month swings observed in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category. This aligns with the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where such crimes may be influenced by local demographics and seasonal activity. Shoplifting, the second most common crime, contributed 14.3% of the total.7 per 1,000 was just 3% above the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and the start of university term time—likely played a role in shaping crime patterns, with reduced foot traffic and shifting community rhythms potentially affecting both property and violent crime rates. Public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 40% and 62.5% respectively, further illustrate the month’s volatility. While the overall rate remains low, the sudden increases in robbery, other theft, and drugs raise questions about localized factors that may have contributed to these spikes. These developments underscore the need for ongoing monitoring of crime trends in the area, particularly as seasonal changes continue to influence patterns.

September 2024 saw three crime categories surge by 100% compared to August: robbery, other theft, and drugs. This marks the most dramatic single-month swing in the area’s crime history, with each of these categories rising from zero to one reported incident. The drop in shoplifting was equally striking, falling by 68.8% as incidents plummeted from 16 to 5. This shift may reflect seasonal changes, with fewer tourists and shoppers in the area as schools reopened and evenings grew shorter. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40% of all crimes, remained 27% below the UK average, a consistent trend that highlights the area’s relative safety in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell by over 40%, suggesting a quieter public space environment during the month.

The crime rate in Marske-by-the-Sea dropped by 38.6% from 7.9 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents between August and September 2024. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift into autumn, when activity in public spaces may reduce compared to summer. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that reflects the low overall rate and the community's relative safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 206 residents, a statistic that provides context for local risk perception. When scaled to the population of 7,216, this means the likelihood of a resident encountering crime is significantly lower than the UK average. The drop in violent crime and property offences suggests that factors such as reduced tourism or seasonal transitions may be contributing to this trend, though can be established from the data alone.