Ushaw Moor and Bearpark Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded a crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents—39.1% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk that, while not immediately alarming, places the area in a distinct position compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (20 incidents, 36.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (12 incidents, 21.8%), and shoplifting (8 incidents, 14.6%). These figures suggest a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and community-level disruptions contribute significantly to the local crime profile. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the dominance of indoor or community-based offences. Violence and sexual offences, for instance, could be linked to the area’s built-up nature, where proximity and limited public spaces may amplify tensions. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s surge to 1.3 per 1,000 (124% above the UK average) may reflect the presence of retail hubs or high-street areas, though the area’s small size makes this connection speculative. The contrast with vehicle crime, which is 43% below the UK average, further highlights the uneven distribution of crime types. This snapshot of February’s crime profile illustrates the interplay between local characteristics and broader seasonal trends, offering insights into how everyday risks manifest in this rural built-up area.

February 2026 marked a stark rise in shoplifting, with incidents increasing 300% from 2 to 8—a surge far exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This spike may partly explain the area’s 39.1% above UK average crime rate, reflecting a shift in crime mix towards property offences. Burglary also doubled from 0 to 4, a category where the local rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 140% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000). Conversely, public order offences fell by two-thirds, aligning with the seasonal lull typical of February’s low outdoor activity. The breakdown shows that anti-social behaviour (1.9 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.1 per 1,000) are both over 100% above UK averages, suggesting a concentration of community-level issues. These patterns contrast with vehicle crime, which is 43% below the UK average, indicating that transport-related offences are less prevalent here than nationally.

February 2026 saw a 19.6% rise in the crime rate compared to January, with the monthly rate climbing from 7.4 to 8.9 per 1,000 residents. This shift translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark, a figure that, while locally specific, offers a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 113 residents—a monthly aggregate that underscores the scale of exposure. When contextualised against the area’s population of 6,214, this ratio suggests that the risk of encountering crime is higher than the UK average, though not uniformly distributed across crime types. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is elevated, the distribution of specific offences—such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting—deviates sharply from national norms. This contrast highlights the need for targeted local strategies, as the UK average includes a broader mix of urban and rural areas with different crime profiles.