Moor Park Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Moor Park’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, 62% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area within Three Rivers that maintains a consistently low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and other theft (12.5%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics: January’s post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours likely contribute to the subdued levels of property crime typically associated with high-traffic areas. However, the dominance of violent crime may be influenced by other factors, such as increased indoor gatherings during colder weather or changes in local demographics. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average by 49%, remains a persistent issue in residential areas, often tied to community interactions and social cohesion. The low rate of vehicle crime — 0.3 per 1,000 — further underscores the area’s relatively safe environment for transport, though the 50% monthly decline in this category raises questions about whether temporary factors, such as seasonal vehicle storage, played a role. Overall, Moor Park’s crime profile illustrates a balance between its urban character and the mitigating effects of a small, tightly-knit community, where crime prevention efforts and environmental factors likely contribute to its continued divergence from national averages.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2025 was a 150% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This jump, despite Moor Park’s overall low crime rate, contrasts with the 50% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 4 to 2. The rise in violent crime may be linked to seasonal factors such as colder weather and post-holiday social dynamics, though no definitive causal link is established. Other notable shifts included a 100% increase in bicycle theft and other theft, both doubling from their December levels. These changes suggest a reallocation of criminal activity, potentially driven by shifts in community behaviour or environmental factors. Violence and sexual offences in Moor Park remain 64% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, indicating that while the category saw a sharp rise locally, it still lags significantly behind national trends. For residents, the doubling of bicycle theft — now 0.2 per 1,000 — may prompt reconsideration of personal security measures.

Moor Park's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 33.7% compared to December 2024, moving from 2.1 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. While this increase marks a shift from the previous month, the area remains significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population of 5,842, the monthly exposure equates to one crime for every 365 residents — a statistic that, while modest, reflects the low baseline of criminal activity in this built-up area. The shift in crime patterns may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday lull in retail activity, which typically reduces foot traffic and associated property crimes. However, the rise in violent offences suggests other dynamics at play, possibly linked to colder weather driving more indoor gatherings or changes in community patterns during the winter months.