Marske-by-the-Sea Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime profile in December 2025 reveals a stark contrast between its overall rate and specific categories. The area’s total crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places it 28.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a significant deviation that underscores the area’s generally lower crime density. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 38.9% of all incidents (14 cases), a figure that, while higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (26% below), is tempered by the overall low rate. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 16.7% (6 cases), a category that was 14% below the national average, possibly reflecting the area’s smaller population and community cohesion. The most striking outlier, however, was burglary, which occurred at 0.6 per 1,000—114% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly may be attributed to the area’s coastal location, where vacant homes during the holiday season could present opportunities for intruders. Seasonal factors also played a role: the Christmas shopping peak, combined with dark evenings and empty homes, likely contributed to the rise in property crimes. However, the overall trend of lower crime rates compared to the UK suggests that Marske-by-the-Sea’s relatively isolated, low-density character may act as a natural deterrent to certain types of crime. The mix of violent and property crimes in December aligns with patterns seen in other small coastal towns, where seasonal fluctuations and limited public spaces can influence criminal activity. While direct causal links, the interplay between geography, demographics, and timing appears to shape the area’s unique crime profile.

December 2025 witnessed a 100.0% increase in other theft, rising from 0 to 4 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened consumer activity during the festive season. Public order offences also doubled from 1 to 2, suggesting potential tensions linked to seasonal gatherings or increased alcohol consumption in the area. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 86.7% (15 to 2), likely due to reduced retail hours or stricter enforcement during the holiday period. Burglary, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 114% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000—a stark contrast to other categories that were significantly below national benchmarks. This anomaly may be explained by the area’s proximity to coastal properties, which could be more vulnerable to break-ins during the winter months when homes are temporarily unoccupied. The shift in crime mix from property-related incidents in previous months to a more balanced distribution between violent and property crimes in December suggests a combination of local factors, though can be established without further analysis.

Marske-by-the-Sea's crime rate in December 2025 dropped by 40.0% compared to the previous month's rate of 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a marked shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime within the community. This rate translates to approximately 1 crime per day across the 31-day period, a daily context that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to broader regional trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime profile remains significantly below the UK average, with the 5.0 per 1,000 rate representing a 28.6% deficit relative to national figures. This contrast is amplified by the fact that the area’s population of 7,216 is smaller than many comparable urban centres, further highlighting the disparity in crime density between Marske-by-the-Sea and larger, more densely populated regions. The drop in crime rate likely reflects seasonal factors, such as the temporary reduction in foot traffic during the holiday period and the closure of certain businesses over Christmas, though these are speculative considerations rather than definitive conclusions.