Crime in Marske-by-the-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
574 crimes were recorded in Marske-by-the-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Marske-by-the-Sea
- Questions about crime in Marske-by-the-Sea
- About this data
574 crimes were recorded in Marske-by-the-Sea in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 205 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Marske-by-the-Sea has the 606th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marske-by-the-Sea | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 574 | 18,994 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.5 | 136.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,127 | 139,228 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marske-by-the-Sea was highest in the year to July 2023 (660 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (513). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 574 | 80.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 568 | 79.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 575 | 80.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 660 | 92.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 541 | 75.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 550 | 77.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 513 | 72.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 531 | 74.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 541 | 75.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marske-by-the-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+30%) and violence and sexual offences (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and other theft (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 28.8 | 0.84 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 19.4 | 1.26 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 6.3 | 0.76 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 6.0 | 0.89 | +30% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.0 | 0.91 | -7% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +4% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.2 | 0.69 | +78% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.1 | 1.00 | -6% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -37% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 0.83 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.58 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Marske-by-the-Sea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marske-by-the-Sea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marske-by-the-Sea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marske-by-the-Sea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marske-by-the-Sea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marske-by-the-Sea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marske-by-the-Sea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marske-by-the-Sea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marske-by-the-Sea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marske-by-the-Sea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marske-by-the-Sea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marske-by-the-Sea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Marske-by-the-Sea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Marske-by-the-Sea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marske-by-the-Sea.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 550 | 95.9 | +19% |
| Redcar | 5,253 | 131.9 | +64% |
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 658 | 101.7 | +26% |
| Brotton | 457 | 86.4 | +7% |
| Guisborough | 1,995 | 104.7 | +30% |
| Loftus | 671 | 128.7 | +60% |
| Eston | 6,554 | 213.5 | +165% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,334 | 187.0 | +132% |
1 areas within Marske-by-the-Sea, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Germain's had the highest rate (80.5 per 1,000) and St Germain's the lowest (80.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Germain's | Neighbourhood | 7,127 | 574 | 80.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Marske-by-the-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thrushwood Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Vicarage Drive | 26 |
| On or near A1085 | 25 |
| On or near Adelaide Place | 25 |
| On or near Dovecote Close | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Halifax Close | 14 |
| On or near Delamere Drive | 13 |
| On or near Hambleton Crescent | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marske-by-the-Sea over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 204 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 162 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 138 | 24.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.7% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Marske-by-the-Sea has an estimated population of 7,127. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marske-by-the-Sea sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marske-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Marske-by-the-Sea a safe place to live?
Marske-by-the-Sea recorded 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Marske-by-the-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (138).
Is crime in Marske-by-the-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marske-by-the-Sea was up 1% on the year before: 574 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 568 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marske-by-the-Sea?
Marske-by-the-Sea is policed by Cleveland. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Marske-by-the-Sea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.