Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Harworth and Bircotes recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, marking a 10.9% increase above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure positions the area as a notable outlier in national crime statistics, though local patterns reveal a combination of factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 25.5% of all reported crimes, a share that was 22% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of severe violence compared to other regions. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 15.7% of total crimes, a rate 21% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or environmental influences. Criminal damage and arson, at 11.8% of total crimes, was 74% above the UK average, a statistic that could align with the area’s industrial or rural character, where such incidents might be more common. The seasonal context of February—typically marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the lower rates of shoplifting and other outdoor-related crimes. The area’s crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of its geographic and demographic features, with property crimes and public order offences dominating the landscape. While the overall rate exceeds the UK average, the distribution of crime types suggests a need to consider both local and national contexts when interpreting these figures.

February 2026 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 1 to 2). These jumps, while small in absolute terms, indicate emerging trends that warrant attention. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 87.5% (from 8 to 1), a decline that may reflect seasonal patterns or reduced foot traffic during winter. The category of criminal damage and arson, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 74% above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as industrial activity or community-specific vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000, was 21% above the UK average, a figure that could align with the area’s demographic profile or environmental conditions. For residents, the 87.5% drop in shoplifting offers a concrete example of how seasonal shifts can influence crime rates, though such reductions may not be sustained in months with higher visitor numbers.

Harworth and Bircotes recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, a 19.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential shift in local patterns or external factors influencing crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime within the local population. With a population of 7,226, this statistic helps residents gauge the relative risk compared to other areas. The reduction in overall crime may reflect seasonal lulls typical of winter months, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The decrease contrasts with the area’s 10.9% above-UK-average rate, highlighting the need to consider both local and national trends when interpreting crime statistics.