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

Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics, with the area’s built-up character within Redcar and Cleveland shaping crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 50% of all incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000. The high prevalence of such behaviour may be linked to the area’s role as a tourist destination during the summer months, when festivals and events draw large crowds to its coastal location. Violence and sexual offences followed, contributing 27.6% of total crimes, though this category remained 28% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July—characterised by school holidays, peak tourism, and outdoor events—likely influenced these patterns. For instance, the sharp drop in shoplifting (63.6% month-on-month) may be attributable to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the summer break, while the persistence of anti-social behaviour highlights the challenges of managing public spaces under increased pressure. These findings underscore the interplay between local geography, temporary population influxes, and the timing of events in shaping crime trends.

July saw a marked decline in shoplifting, with incidents falling by 63.6% from 11 to 4. This decrease aligns with seasonal trends, as summer holidays and tourism may have shifted retail activity away from high-street concentrations. Conversely, anti-social behaviour remained sharply elevated, with 29 incidents recorded—158% above the UK average for this category. This figure underscores the challenges of managing public spaces during peak tourism periods, when transient populations and outdoor events can amplify disruptions. A notable increase occurred in other thefts, with one reported incident (up 100% from zero in June), likely linked to the increased foot traffic associated with festivals. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by two-thirds, possibly reflecting the success of local event management in curbing disturbances during summer events.

Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime rate for July 2025 (8.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.2 per 1,000, marking a stable trend. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure consistent with the area’s low-density built-up character. When scaled to the population of 7,216, this translates to one reported crime for every 124 residents over the month—a rate that, while slightly below the UK average, reflects the area’s seasonal dynamics. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with notable fluctuations in specific categories, such as the sharp drop in public order offences (from six to two) and the modest rise in other thefts. These shifts, while minor in absolute terms, highlight the influence of transient factors like summer festivals and the absence of school holidays, which may alter local patterns of activity and interaction.