Crime in Marske-by-the-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
572 crimes were recorded in Marske-by-the-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Marske-by-the-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Marske-by-the-Sea
- Types of crime in Marske-by-the-Sea
- Marske-by-the-Sea compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Marske-by-the-Sea
- Streets with the most crime in Marske-by-the-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marske-by-the-Sea
- Demographics of Marske-by-the-Sea
- Questions about crime in Marske-by-the-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (197), anti-social behaviour (133) and shoplifting (53) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 607th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Marske-by-the-Sea | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 572 | 18,954 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.3 | 136.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,127 | 139,228 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marske-by-the-Sea peaked in the year to August 2023 (670 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (520). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 572 | 80.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 558 | 78.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 569 | 79.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 670 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 553 | 77.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 547 | 76.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 523 | 73.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 520 | 73.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 550 | 77.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 43, while shoplifting fell from 69 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 197 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 18.7 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 7.4 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Public order | 47 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Marske-by-the-Sea.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 587 | 102.4 | +28% |
| Redcar | 5,228 | 131.3 | +64% |
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 663 | 102.5 | +28% |
| Brotton | 444 | 83.9 | +5% |
| Guisborough | 1,988 | 104.4 | +30% |
| Loftus | 705 | 135.2 | +68% |
| Eston | 6,478 | 211.0 | +163% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,333 | 187.0 | +133% |
St Germain's is the one area listed within Marske-by-the-Sea, with 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Germain's | Neighbourhood | 7,127 | 572 | 80.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Marske-by-the-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Thrushwood Crescent | 37 |
| On or near A1085 | 27 |
| On or near Adelaide Place | 26 |
| On or near Vicarage Drive | 25 |
| On or near Dovecote Close | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Halifax Close | 14 |
| On or near Delamere Drive | 13 |
| On or near Hambleton Crescent | 13 |
Of the 439 crimes in Marske-by-the-Sea with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 133 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 200 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 3.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Marske-by-the-Sea has an estimated population of 7,127 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (38%, against 22%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marske-by-the-Sea average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Marske-by-the-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marske-by-the-Sea a safe place to live?
Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 607th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Marske-by-the-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 197 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Marske-by-the-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marske-by-the-Sea was up 3% on the year before: 572 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 558 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marske-by-the-Sea?
About 7,127 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marske-by-the-Sea?
Marske-by-the-Sea is policed by Cleveland.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.