Moor Park Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Moor Park’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 55.3% below the UK average of 7.6. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, where crime rates are typically higher in urban and densely populated regions. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct pattern, with vehicle crime accounting for 30% of all incidents and significantly outpacing the UK average. This may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the increased traffic and shopping activity associated with Black Friday, as well as the extended darkness of November evenings, which could deter visibility and encourage opportunistic theft. Property crimes overall make up 60% of reported incidents, with burglary and other thefts contributing to this category. In contrast, violent crimes, though lower than property-related offences, remain a concern, with violence and sexual offences at 73% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect local initiatives or demographic factors, such as a community with lower levels of conflict or stronger social cohesion. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and the start of the holiday shopping season—may also play a role in shaping crime patterns. While the overall rate remains low, the rise in vehicle crime underscores the need for targeted measures, such as improved street lighting or community awareness campaigns, to address this specific vulnerability. The data also suggests that the area’s built-up nature within Three Rivers, combined with its relatively small population, contributes to a crime profile that is both distinct and manageable compared to larger urban centres.

November saw a sharp rise in burglary, drugs, and anti-social behaviour, each doubling from zero to three, two, and one incidents respectively. This contrasts with a 50% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from eight to four. Vehicle crime remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 30% of all reported crimes, and was 127% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 73% below the UK average, suggesting a strong local effort in addressing such crimes. The stark contrast between vehicle crime and other categories illustrates a shift in the crime mix, with property-related offences dominating the landscape. For residents, the spike in burglary is a critical data point, as it may indicate vulnerabilities in home security or increased activity in the area during the darker evenings of November. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions in vehicle-related crimes, which are high compared to the national average.

Moor Park’s crime rate in November 2024 rose by 11.0% compared to October, moving from 3.1 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. While this represents a modest upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in November, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but may prompt residents to remain vigilant during peak times. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 292 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 5,842 people. This monthly exposure is a useful metric for understanding the scale of crime in context, though it does not account for variations in reporting patterns or localised hotspots. The population size further contextualises these figures, as a smaller community may experience crime differently compared to larger urban areas where rates are typically higher. While the increase from October is notable, it remains within a range that aligns with Moor Park’s historically low crime profile.