Weaverham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Weaverham's crime profile in February 2026 reveals a marked shift in the balance between property and violent crime. The area recorded 25 total crimes, with violent crime dominating at 13 incidents (52% of the total), compared to 8 property crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime accounts for approximately 14% of all incidents, highlighting Weaverham's unique pattern. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents is 40.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, suggesting a generally lower risk of crime in the area. However, the dominance of violent crime—particularly violence and sexual offences—raises questions about local dynamics. This category's rate of 2.0 per 1,000, though 14% below the UK average, saw a dramatic increase from five to thirteen incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors. February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, typically experiences a pre-spring lull, yet the surge in violence may indicate unaddressed community tensions or specific local pressures. Meanwhile, property crime remains relatively low, with shoplifting and burglary rates significantly below the UK average, reflecting effective local prevention efforts or the area's character as a low-density built-up space with limited retail or high-footfall zones. The combination of these factors illustrates an area with generally low crime levels but a growing focus on addressing violent incidents.

February 2026 saw a sharp increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to thirteen incidents—a 160% jump. This surge, combined with a 150% rise in criminal damage and arson, highlights a significant shift in the crime mix, with violent crime now outpacing property crime for the first time in recent months. Shoplifting also saw a 100% increase, though it remains 66% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by two-thirds, from three to one incident, suggesting possible changes in community engagement or enforcement efforts. The area's violent crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 14% below the UK average for this category, but the rise in incidents raises questions about underlying factors, such as seasonal dynamics or local events, that may have influenced the pattern.

Weaverham's crime rate in February 2026 rose by 56.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.4 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 40.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity relative to the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 264 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month rise. This monthly exposure figure, when considered alongside the population of 6,599, suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. However, the increase in certain categories, such as violence and sexual offences, may indicate shifts in local patterns that warrant closer attention to community-specific factors.