Moor Park Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Moor Park's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 77.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crime type was other theft, accounting for 30% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (20%) and violence and sexual offences (20%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by low-level property offences rather than violent crime, a pattern consistent with Moor Park's status as a built-up area within a largely rural district. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced activity patterns, though the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low. Other thefts, which include incidents like shoplifting and petty larceny, dominated the crime mix, likely driven by the area's retail presence and foot traffic during the back-to-school period. Vehicle crime, while lower than the UK average, saw a notable increase from 1 to 2 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle movement around the area. The low prevalence of violent crime, at just 20% of total incidents, contrasts sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which is 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests a community environment where public spaces are generally safe, though the small number of incidents makes it difficult to draw definitive conclusions about underlying factors.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 0 to 1 incident. This category, which includes offences like anti-social behaviour and minor disturbances, may reflect heightened awareness or reporting during the back-to-school period. Vehicle crime also doubled from 1 to 2 incidents, a sharp rise that could be attributed to seasonal changes in parking habits or increased traffic as students return to campus. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 80% (from 5 to 1 incident), suggesting a marked improvement in community behaviour during the month. Violence and sexual offences, already significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, decreased by 60% compared to August. The category of 'other theft' rose by 50%, linked to increased retail activity as schools and universities resume operations. Moor Park's 'other theft' rate (0.5 per 1,000) matched the UK average for this category, indicating that while the overall crime rate is low, certain types of property crime align with national trends. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal rhythms and the unique characteristics of Moor Park as a built-up area within a predominantly rural region.

Moor Park's September 2024 crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 represents a 33.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, reinforces the area's status as one of the safest in the UK. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in September—a figure that, while statistically neutral, provides residents with a tangible sense of security. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 584 residents, a ratio that underscores the exceptionally low level of criminal activity relative to the area's population of 5,842. This monthly exposure rate is a stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the numbers suggest that the likelihood of encountering crime in Moor Park is minimal compared to both national and regional benchmarks. The combination of a small population and consistently low crime rates creates an environment where community safety is a defining feature. While the absolute numbers are small, the proportional reductions in violent crime and anti-social behaviour indicate a positive trajectory that may be influenced by factors such as seasonal changes in community activity and the return of students to local institutions.