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

Marske-by-the-Sea's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reveals a combination of local and national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31% of all reported incidents, though this rate remains 45% below the UK average. Burglary, at 0.7 per 1,000, was the second most frequent category, but its rate was 159% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in the built-up area. Anti-social behaviour followed at 13.8%, with a 38% deficit compared to the UK average. The seasonal context of February—characterised by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely influences these patterns, as reduced foot traffic in coastal areas may both limit opportunities for some crimes and concentrate others in residential settings. However, the sharp increase in burglary suggests factors beyond seasonal trends, such as targeted property crimes or changes in local dynamics. The overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, underscores the need for residents to remain vigilant, particularly in light of the recent spike in burglary incidents. The data also indicates a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (including burglary and shoplifting) making up a larger proportion than violent crimes, a trend that may reflect the area's characteristics as a small, coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces.

Burglary cases in February 2025 rose sharply by 400%, jumping from one incident in January to five, marking the most significant increase in the monthly report. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, represents a stark shift in the crime profile of the area. Concurrently, theft from the person and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one incident each, indicating a potential rise in targeted crimes. These increases contrast with declines in shoplifting (-70%) and public order offences (-40%), which may reflect seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 31% of all crimes, but this rate is 45% below the UK average. Residents should be particularly alert to the burglary trend, as the local rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 159% above the national average for this category, suggesting a unique vulnerability in the built-up area.

February 2025 saw a 32.6% decrease in the overall crime rate compared to January, dropping from 6.0 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in coastal towns during winter months, where reduced foot traffic and colder weather may contribute to lower crime opportunities. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over 28 days, a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure compared to larger urban centres. This monthly aggregate highlights that while the area remains safer than the UK average, residents should remain vigilant given the recent spikes in specific crime categories, such as burglary and possession of weapons. The population context further illustrates that even a single incident can have a noticeable impact in a tightly knit community of 7,216 people.