Moor Park Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Moor Park's crime rate in October 2023 remained stable at 3.4 per 1,000, a figure that is 57.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This consistency in the overall rate suggests a level of stability in local policing or community engagement, though the breakdown of crime types reveals significant shifts. Vehicle crime, which accounted for 40% of all incidents, was the most common category, with 8 reported cases. This rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 169% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the overall area's performance. Anti-social behaviour followed with 6 cases (30% of total).0 per 1,000 is 22% below the UK average. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely contributes to increased vehicle crime, as darker evenings may deter natural surveillance and encourage opportunistic theft. Meanwhile, the drop in burglary by 75% compared to September may reflect the impact of targeted prevention efforts or seasonal changes in property activity. The area's low overall crime rate, combined with its relatively high vehicle crime rate, points to a built-up environment within a commuter belt suburb where vehicle-related incidents are more prevalent due to the density of parked cars and the presence of local amenities. This pattern is consistent with areas where car ownership is high and parking is concentrated, though further analysis would be needed to confirm local factors.

October 2023 saw significant spikes in several crime categories, most vehicle crime, which surged by 300% (from 2 to 8 incidents) compared to September. This increase, which places vehicle crime at 1.4 per 1,000—169% above the UK average—suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 500%, jumping from one to six incidents, a shift that may reflect the impact of shorter daylight hours and increased social gatherings in the area. Conversely, burglary fell by 75% (from four to one incident), a decline that could be attributed to heightened community awareness or local initiatives targeting property crime. While most categories remained below the UK average, the surge in vehicle crime highlights a need for targeted measures to address this specific issue, which constitutes 40% of all reported crimes in the month.

Moor Park's crime rate remained stable at 3.4 per 1,000 in October 2023, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests a level of predictability in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to national averages. When considering the population of 5,842 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 292 people, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents in relation to the local community. While the daily rate may seem low, the concentrated nature of certain crime types—such as vehicle crime—could still impact specific areas or demographics. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Moor Park's residents are less likely to be victims of crime than the UK average, though localised spikes in particular categories may warrant attention.