Moor Park Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 5,842 residents, August 2023 saw 21 reported crimes in Moor Park, equating to a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 people. This figure is 55.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking Moor Park as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. The most common crime types were vehicle crime (8 incidents, 38.1% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (3 incidents, 14.3%) and burglary (3 incidents, 14.3%). These patterns align with seasonal factors: August, as a peak holiday month, may increase opportunities for vehicle-related crimes, while the low incidence of violence and sexual offences could reflect the area’s generally quiet character outside of tourist periods. However, the significant gap between Moor Park’s vehicle crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) highlights a localised risk that warrants attention, particularly given the area’s limited retail and commercial presence. This contrast suggests that vehicle crime here is driven by factors distinct from national trends, such as parking patterns or local transport infrastructure. The relatively low overall crime rate, combined with the absence of major public order or anti-social behaviour incidents, reinforces Moor Park’s status as a low-crime, residential-focused community.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime tripling from 4 to 8 incidents (a 100% increase), and public order offences and bicycle theft both doubling from 0 to 2 and 0 to 1 respectively. These spikes may reflect increased summer activity in Moor Park, though the area’s limited nightlife and tourism infrastructure make such rises somewhat unexpected. Conversely, other theft incidents dropped by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), and violence and sexual offences fell by 40%, suggesting a seasonal decline in interpersonal crime. The vehicle crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) was 186% above the UK average, raising questions about local parking practices or vehicle storage habits. In contrast, violence and sexual offences were 81% below the UK average, a disparity that may stem from Moor Park’s low population density and lack of high-traffic areas typically associated with such crimes. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly concerning, though the single incident reported could be an isolated event rather than a trend. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted awareness around vehicle security and unattended property, even in areas with otherwise low crime rates.

The crime rate in Moor Park rose 10.5% from 3.3 per 1,000 in July to 3.6 per 1,000 in August, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in August, a figure that may seem high given the local population but is consistent with the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 278 residents, a ratio that places Moor Park firmly in the lower quartile of UK built-up areas for monthly exposure. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is minimal compared to national averages. The previous month’s rate (3.3 per 1,000) was slightly lower, suggesting August’s increase may be tied to seasonal factors like increased travel or temporary population shifts. However, the sustained gap between Moor Park’s figures and the UK average—particularly in violent crime and anti-social behaviour—reinforces the area’s distinct character as a low-density, residential community with limited commercial activity. These comparisons provide context for local initiatives, though they also highlight the need for vigilance in areas where crime rates, though low, show month-on-month volatility.