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

Marske-by-the-Sea’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a clear dominance of property crimes over violent offences, a pattern that may reflect the area’s demographic and seasonal dynamics. The overall crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents places the built-up area 13.7% above the UK average, a distinction that highlights its unique position within Redcar and Cleveland. The most common crime type was shoplifting, which accounted for 25% of all reported incidents and was 233% above the UK average. This figure could be attributed to the area’s proximity to retail hubs and the timing of November’s Black Friday sales, which often coincide with increased foot traffic and potential opportunities for theft. Violence and sexual offences, while significant at 30% of total crimes, were only 3% below the UK average for this category, suggesting that the area’s violent crime rates are broadly in line with national trends. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the commercial rush of late-year shopping—may have created conditions that amplify property crime risks, particularly in high-traffic areas. The combination of these factors likely contributes to the area’s elevated overall rate, even as violent crime remains relatively consistent with UK norms.

November 2025 marked a sharp rise in property-related crimes, with burglary, drugs, and vehicle crime all doubling compared to the previous month. This surge in property crimes contrasts with a steep decline in public order offences, which fell by 90% from 10 to 1. The imbalance between property and violent crime is striking: property crimes accounted for 51.7% of total incidents, while violent crimes represented 30.0%. This disparity may partly explain the area’s elevated crime rate compared to the UK average. Shoplifting, which constitutes 25% of all reported crimes, was 233% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to the timing of Black Friday shopping and the area’s retail presence. Residents might find the 100% increase in burglary particularly concerning, as it suggests heightened vulnerability in homes during the month. Meanwhile, the dramatic drop in public order offences may reflect the impact of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, which could have drawn policing resources or altered community behaviour patterns.

Marske-by-the-Sea's crime rate in November 2025 rose to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, an 11.1% increase from the previous month's 7.5 per 1,000. This places the area 13.7% above the UK average, a distinction that underscores its unique challenges compared to national trends. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 120 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains distinct from broader UK metrics, which are not available at this granularity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is elevated, the distribution of crime types may reflect local factors such as seasonal activity or community-specific vulnerabilities. For instance, the sharp rise in burglary and vehicle crime may be linked to the area's proximity to major transport routes or the timing of Black Friday shopping, which could influence both retail and residential security patterns.