Eastwood Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Eastwood's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 14.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of a broader trend in the built-up area, which has maintained a crime profile distinct from the national average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.2% of all reported incidents (37 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%, 16 cases) and shoplifting (12.4%, 13 cases). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.3 per 1,000 (2.0 per 1,000 in Eastwood), suggesting a more concentrated pattern of violent incidents in this area. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the relative stability in crime rates. While property crimes (37 cases) and violent crimes (37 cases) remained balanced, the sharp drop in shoplifting compared to the previous month will be explored in highlights. The area’s character as a built-up district within Broxtowe, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely contributes to the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour, which often correlate with high-density urban environments. However, the significantly lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average indicates effective local policing or community initiatives that have mitigated some risks typically associated with such areas.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 72.3% decrease in shoplifting cases, plummeting from 47 to 13. This sharp decline, far exceeding the usual seasonal fluctuations, may reflect changes in retail activity or enforcement efforts targeting theft in local stores. Conversely, anti-social behaviour increased by 60.0% (10 to 16 cases), suggesting a possible uptick in nuisance incidents during the winter period, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity and increased indoor gatherings. Robbery cases also rose by 50.0% (2 to 3 cases), though this remains a relatively low figure. Shoplifting’s drop places Eastwood’s rate of 0.7 per 1,000 well below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, an unusual anomaly that could indicate a temporary shift in criminal focus or improved retail security measures. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1 case), a stark contrast to the 60% UK average, highlighting a significant reduction in property crimes that may benefit residents. These changes illustrate a combination of seasonal trends and local factors, with the most striking contrast being the sudden reversal in shoplifting patterns, which would be of particular interest to local businesses and community leaders.

Eastwood’s crime rate in February 2026 (5.5 per 1,000) marked a 32.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a substantial shift in the area’s crime dynamics. This drop aligns with the typical low point of winter months, though the magnitude of the decrease suggests additional factors at play. On a daily basis, Eastwood recorded an average of four crimes per day in February, a figure that, while not inherently alarming, provides context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. This statistic underscores Eastwood’s relatively safer profile compared to the national context, particularly when considering the high proportion of violent crime reported locally. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Eastwood’s per-capita crime rate remains well below the UK average, reinforcing its position as a low-crime urban area within Broxtowe. However, the comparison to previous months and the UK context should be viewed with caution, as localised factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, or temporary events can influence crime trends in ways not fully captured by aggregated statistics.