Huthwaite Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Huthwaite’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 18.7% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This elevated rate, while not extreme, reflects a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety within a built-up area of Ashfield. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56.1% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000 is 81% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area’s density and the social dynamics inherent to such environments. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 14.6% of total crimes, with shoplifting making up 9.8%. These figures align with patterns observed in similar urban settings, where concentrated populations and limited public spaces can exacerbate certain types of criminal activity. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the current crime profile. While the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the absence of major spikes in property crimes suggests that local efforts in securing residential and commercial areas may be having some effect. However, the significant rise in violent crime compared to the previous month indicates a need for targeted interventions. The interplay between environmental factors, such as the area’s built-up nature, and seasonal influences likely plays a role in shaping these trends. Residents and local authorities must remain vigilant, particularly in addressing the root causes of violent offences, which remain a stark outlier compared to national statistics.

February 2026 marked a stark rise in shoplifting, with incidents surging by 300% from one to four. This spike, while seemingly small in absolute terms, may signal increased vulnerability in retail areas or shifts in offender behavior during the winter season. Concurrently, drugs-related crimes doubled from zero to one, and robbery cases jumped from zero to two—both increases that, while not statistically significant in isolation, contribute to an overall sense of heightened risk. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60% compared to the previous month, a decline that aligns with the seasonal lull in outdoor activity typical of February. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 14.3%, though this remains a relatively minor category in the overall crime picture. Huthwaite’s violence and sexual offences rate of 4.2 per 1,000 is 81% above the UK average, a disparity that likely reflects the area’s built-up nature and potential for concentrated social interactions. These trends underscore the complex relationship between local geography and crime patterns, with retail hubs and residential density playing key roles.

February 2026 saw Huthwaite’s crime rate rise to 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 13.9% increase from the previous month’s 6.6 per 1,000. This places the area 18.7% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day during February, reflecting a persistent but low-level presence of criminal activity. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 132 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. The population context reveals that Huthwaite’s 5,420 residents face a crime environment distinct from the UK average, with violent crime dominating the landscape. This divergence may partly explain the area’s elevated risk profile compared to broader national trends, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 81% above the UK average. The shift in crime mix, with violent offences now accounting for over half of all reported incidents, contrasts sharply with the previous month’s balance and highlights a significant change in local crime dynamics.