Anstey Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 in Anstey saw a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 14.1% below the UK average of 6.4. This balance between property and violent crime reveals a nuanced picture: while property crimes accounted for 38% of total incidents (16 out of 42), violent crimes made up 29% (12 out of 42). The dominance of property crime over violent crime suggests a pattern consistent with a low-density built-up area where residential and commercial spaces may intersect more frequently than in densely populated urban centres. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—typically sees lower crime rates compared to warmer months. However, the area's crime profile remains distinct: anti-social behaviour and violence are both lower than the UK average, while burglary rates are higher. This divergence may reflect local characteristics such as the presence of older housing stock, which can be more vulnerable to break-ins, or a lack of community policing initiatives that might otherwise deter property crime. The relatively low violent crime rate could also indicate that Anstey's social fabric, while not immune to conflict, may have mechanisms in place to mitigate serious incidents, such as community engagement or local support networks. These patterns, when viewed against the backdrop of a pre-spring lull in activity, suggest that the area's crime dynamics are influenced by a combination of geographic, demographic, and seasonal factors that require careful contextualization.

February 2026 marked a significant shift in Anstey's crime profile, with burglary rising by 250% compared to January—a jump from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 175% increase in anti-social behaviour (from 4 to 11 cases), highlights a growing concern in residential areas. The spike in burglary, which now stands at 0.9 per 1,000 residents (260% above the UK average), may be linked to the area's built-up character, where homes are clustered in ways that could make them more susceptible to targeted attacks. Conversely, violent crime saw a modest 7.7% decline, dropping from 13 to 12 incidents, though this remains 31% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000). The most alarming UK comparison comes from anti-social behaviour, which is 54% above the national rate (0.9 per 1,000). This could indicate a need for enhanced community interventions or increased police presence in public spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates dropped 14% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), reflecting the low foot traffic typical of a winter month. Residents might find the 175% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as this category often includes disturbances that directly affect quality of life, such as noise complaints or public drunkenness.

Anstey's crime rate in February 2026 rose by 50.3% compared to January, moving from 3.6 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while significant, still leaves the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than the aggregated rate. When scaled to the population of 7,684, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 183 residents—a rate that, while not negligible, is lower than the UK's broader context. This comparison is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a concrete sense of risk relative to the national picture. The previous month's rate of 3.6 per 1,000 underscores the volatility of crime trends in Anstey, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal transitions or community events—can have a measurable impact on crime levels. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the relative safety of the area: even with the 50.3% increase, Anstey remains a low-crime environment compared to the UK as a whole. This contrast is especially evident in categories like burglary, where the area's rate is 260% above the UK average, yet overall crime remains subdued. The data thus illustrates an area that, while not immune to crime spikes, maintains a profile that is generally safer than the national average.