Birstall Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Birstall in February 2026 reveals a balanced mix of violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences forming the largest share (33.3%) of reported incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crime dominates. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents is 56.2% below the national average, highlighting its relative safety. The breakdown of offences includes 15 violent crimes, 16 property crimes, and 5 each of public order, criminal damage, and anti-social behaviour. This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal disputes and low-level disorder rather than high-impact property crimes. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern, with February’s cold weather and reduced outdoor activity limiting opportunities for theft and burglary. However, the presence of 15 violent crimes—though still below the UK average—raises questions about localized factors, such as community dynamics or policing priorities. The low rate of shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) further indicates that Birstall’s built-up area, while small, may have limited retail or commercial zones that typically drive such offences. This crime mix illustrates a community where violent incidents and minor disorder are more prevalent than major property crimes, a trend consistent with the area’s character as a compact, low-density built-up area within Charnwood. The absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary suggests that Birstall’s residents may benefit from a combination of low population density, strong community ties, and effective local policing strategies that mitigate more severe crimes.

February 2026 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with robbery incidents doubling to 1 case (up 100%) and other theft rising by 66.7% to 5 cases. These increases contrast with declines in shoplifting (-66.7%) and other crime (-33.3%), suggesting seasonal or localized factors influenced activity. Violent crimes, though still the most common category (33.3% of total), fell by 31.8% compared to the prior month, aligning with February’s typically low outdoor activity. Birstall’s rate for violence and sexual offences (0.9 per 1,000) is 61% below the UK average, reflecting a safer profile for this category. The balance of property and violent crimes also reveals a unique profile: property crimes (35.6% of total) and violent crimes (33.3%) are nearly equal, unlike the UK’s stronger emphasis on property crime. Residents may find the 100% increase in robbery particularly noteworthy, though the single incident remains an outlier in an otherwise low-crime environment.

Birstall’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 16.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 56.2% below the national average of 6.4. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, translating to a monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 355 residents. This figure underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population. When scaled to the built-up area’s 15,994 residents, the monthly exposure highlights that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during this period. The drop from the prior month may reflect seasonal patterns, with February’s winter lull and reduced outdoor activity contributing to lower crime opportunities. However, the absence of a UK daily or monthly exposure comparison means this local context remains unique to Birstall.