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

Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 in March 2025 places it 48.7% below the UK average, a figure that translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per resident over the course of the month. This relatively low rate reflects the area’s character as a smaller, coastal built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland, where population density and community cohesion may contribute to reduced crime. The top two crime categories—violence and sexual offences (34.5% of total) and anti-social behaviour (20.7%)—highlight persistent challenges in managing public conduct and interpersonal conflicts. However, both categories are significantly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences 49% lower than the national rate. Seasonal factors in March, such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, may have influenced crime dynamics, though the overall stability in the rate from February suggests no abrupt shifts. Shoplifting, while rising by 66.7%, remains at 0.7 per 1,000—only 3% above the UK average—indicating that local retail areas are not uniquely vulnerable. The area’s crime profile, shaped by its coastal location and smaller population, contrasts with larger urban centres, where higher crime rates are often driven by greater anonymity and economic disparity. This per-capita perspective emphasizes that, while Marske-by-the-Sea is not immune to crime, its residents face a markedly lower risk than the average UK resident.

March 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 100% from zero to four incidents—a stark increase that may reflect seasonal transitions or localized factors. Shoplifting also rose sharply, climbing 66.7% from three to five cases, a trend that could be linked to the start of the spring season and increased foot traffic in local retail areas. Conversely, burglary dropped by 80%, from five to one incident, indicating improved security measures or community engagement. Anti-social behaviour increased by 50%, from four to six cases, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing public conduct, while other crime fell by 50% from two to one. Violence and sexual offences remained 49% below the UK average, with 10 incidents recorded—a figure that, per capita, places the area significantly ahead of national benchmarks. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately one incident offers a concrete metric to assess local safety trends.

Marske-by-the-Sea's crime rate remained stable at 4.0 per 1,000 in March 2025, matching the rate from the previous month. This consistency suggests no immediate spikes or dips in overall crime, though localized shifts in specific categories occurred. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a tangible, if low, level of risk for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 249 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualizes the scale of incidents relative to the local population. With a population of 7,216, the 29 total crimes reported mean that the average resident had a 1-in-249 chance of being directly involved in a crime during March. This figure, while small, underscores the importance of community vigilance and local policing efforts in maintaining the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. The stability in the rate from February to March aligns with seasonal patterns, as the transition to spring and extended evenings may have influenced crime dynamics without causing a significant shift in overall numbers.