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

Marske-by-the-Sea's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a sustained trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, consistent with its status as a relatively small, coastal built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland. The most prevalent crime types were shoplifting (23.3% of all reported crimes), violence and sexual offences (20.9%), and anti-social behaviour (14.0%). While shoplifting and public order offences exceeded UK averages, the area's violent crime rate was lower than national figures. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, with January's post-holiday environment and shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for outdoor crimes. The low overall rate suggests a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the area's geographical characteristics—such as its compact size and limited retail density—may contribute to its crime profile. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average (126% higher) indicates a specific challenge that warrants further attention, potentially linked to the town's retail presence and transient visitor population during peak periods.

January 2025 saw a 300% surge in vehicle crime, rising from one to four incidents, a figure that may reflect increased car usage during the post-holiday period or changes in local parking patterns. Meanwhile, burglary plummeted by 80%, dropping from five to one incident, likely due to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and tighter household security during colder months. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 40%, from 10 to six incidents, potentially linked to the shorter days and reduced foot traffic in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 35.7%, from 14 to nine cases, a trend consistent with the area's lower-than-average violent crime rate. Shoplifting remained significantly above the UK average, with 10 incidents reported (1.4 per 1,000 residents) compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area's retail mix and the timing of January, which, despite reduced footfall, still sees regular shopper activity in its small-town high street. The rise in 'other crime' by 100% (from one to two incidents) highlights the need for continued monitoring of emerging crime types, which could include minor infractions or unclassified offences.

Marske-by-the-Sea's crime rate in January 2025 (6.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 14.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend in local crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 168 residents. This relatively low frequency suggests that most residents are not directly impacted by crime on a regular basis, though the spike in shoplifting and vehicle crime may affect specific areas or businesses. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's position as a safer-than-average location, with its crime profile consistently falling below national benchmarks for violent crime and burglary. However, the sharp divergence in shoplifting and public order offences compared to the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions. For context, the UK's overall average of 7.1 per 1,000 means Marske-by-the-Sea's residents face a 15.5% lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national population, a difference that could be attributed to the area's smaller scale, community-focused policing, or the absence of high-risk urban features such as large commercial hubs or dense housing developments.