Barnton Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Barnton’s crime profile in February 2026 reveals a marked dominance of violent crime over property crime, with 6 incidents of violence and sexual offences compared to just 2 property-related offences. This imbalance, which accounts for 50% of all reported crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violent crime constitutes 53% of total incidents. Barnton’s overall crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents is 67.2% below the UK average of 6.4, reflecting a safer environment relative to national trends. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the subdued levels of property crime, though the persistence of violent offences suggests underlying factors such as local demographics or community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (56% below), has seen a notable 100% increase from zero to two incidents, indicating potential emerging issues in community interactions. The absence of shoplifting or burglary incidents during the month further supports the hypothesis that Barnton’s built-up area status, combined with its low population density (5,699 residents), may contribute to a crime environment shaped more by interpersonal conflicts than economic factors. However, the 33% above-average rate for 'other crime' highlights the need for targeted analysis of these incidents to address any unmet community needs or enforcement gaps.

February 2026 saw a 45.5% decrease in violent and sexual offences, dropping from 11 to 6 incidents, the most significant reduction among all categories. This shift contrasts sharply with the 100% increase in both anti-social behaviour and other crime, which rose from 0 to 2 cases each. The dominance of violent crime—comprising 50% of all incidents—over property crime (8.3%) highlights a stark imbalance in the local crime profile. While Barnton’s rate for violence and sexual offences is 53% below the UK average, the rate for 'other crime' is 33% above the national figure, suggesting potential gaps in local enforcement or reporting trends. For residents, the 45.5% drop in violent crime may offer reassurance, though the rise in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for continued community engagement and policing focus in this area.

Barnton's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 2.1 per 1,000 residents, a 29.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.0. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February as a pre-spring lull, when outdoor activity typically wanes. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a rare calm in local crime statistics. When scaled to the population, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 475 residents during the month. While this figure may seem low, it is important to contextualise it within Barnton’s built-up area status, where population density and community dynamics can influence reporting patterns. The monthly exposure metric, though not directly comparable to national averages, offers a snapshot of how infrequent crime is in this specific location. Residents may find this statistic useful for understanding the relatively low risk of encountering crime in their daily lives, though vigilance remains essential for any area, regardless of overall statistics.