Mexborough Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Mexborough’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 12.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 92.2% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores a localised challenge in crime prevention. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for nearly half (49.7%) of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.9%) and burglary (9.3%). These figures suggest a concentration of interpersonal crime and property-related incidents that diverge sharply from the UK average, where such categories are significantly lower. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the persistence of certain crime types, though the scale of the disparity with national data indicates deeper systemic factors. For instance, violence and sexual offences in Mexborough are 163% above the UK average, a figure that suggests either heightened local risk factors or underreporting in other areas. The high rate of criminal damage and arson (183% above the UK average) could reflect issues with community cohesion or economic pressures, though further analysis is needed to confirm such connections. The area’s built-up nature within Doncaster, a larger urban conurbation, may contribute to concentrated patterns of crime, but the magnitude of the gap with UK averages raises questions about local policing strategies, socioeconomic conditions, or demographic shifts that warrant closer examination.

February 2026 saw sharp month-on-month increases in shoplifting (+350%), burglary (+125%), and criminal damage and arson (+23.5%), while drugs and vehicle crime declined significantly. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The surge in shoplifting, for example, may be linked to post-Christmas retail activity or targeted opportunism, though the 350% increase from two to nine incidents is striking. Similarly, the 125% rise in burglary could reflect heightened vulnerability during colder months or changes in policing focus. Violence and sexual offences remain high, with 96 cases reported—163% above the UK average. This category’s dominance (49.7% of total crimes) suggests ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal crime, exacerbated by factors such as population density or socioeconomic conditions. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 57.1% (from seven to three incidents), a drop that may be attributed to seasonal inactivity or improved security measures. The area’s crime mix also reveals stark contrasts: while violent crime is far above the UK average, vehicle crime is 43% below, illustrating a fragmented pattern that defies simple explanations. For residents, the 350% jump in shoplifting is a concrete data point that may inform personal safety measures, such as increased vigilance in retail areas during peak periods.

Mexborough’s crime rate in February 2026 rose by 9.7% from the previous month’s 11.2 per 1,000, reaching 12.3 per 1,000. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, underscores a persistent upward trend against a backdrop of national decline. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately seven crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the scale of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 81 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is starkly higher than the UK average (which is not provided for this metric). Given Mexborough’s population of 15,671, this means that the average resident faced a relatively high risk of being directly affected by crime, even if the absolute number of incidents is not overwhelming. The comparison to the UK average further highlights the area’s challenges: while the national picture is shaped by broader trends such as improved policing or economic stability, Mexborough’s rate remains nearly double that of the UK. This disparity may be influenced by factors such as the area’s role within Doncaster, its demographic composition, or localised issues such as housing conditions or community engagement. However, the lack of detailed population-scaled data for the UK makes it difficult to draw direct comparisons beyond the overall rate, leaving the local context as the primary lens through which to interpret these figures.