Warmsworth Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 saw Warmsworth record a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.1% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure highlights a persistent challenge for the area, though seasonal factors may have played a role. The month’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.4% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (11.1%) and anti-social behaviour (9.1%). These patterns align with the area’s likely mix of residential and commercial spaces, where high foot traffic and limited outdoor activity during winter months may contribute to certain crime types. Violence and sexual offences, in particular, remain significantly elevated compared to the UK average, with rates 47% higher than the national benchmark. This could reflect local social dynamics, including the impact of seasonal transitions on community interactions. While shoplifting rates are typically associated with retail areas, the sharp decline in February may have been influenced by reduced foot traffic and colder weather deterring opportunistic theft. The overall crime rate, though higher than the UK average, shows some seasonal moderation compared to the previous month’s 11.0 per 1,000, suggesting that the area’s crime profile is not static but influenced by temporal factors such as weather and community rhythms. However, the persistent elevation in violent crime and drug-related offences underscores areas requiring targeted attention.

February 2026 marked notable shifts in Warmsworth’s crime profile, with several categories experiencing significant declines. Shoplifting cases fell by 60.7% compared to the previous month, reducing from 28 to 11 incidents. This drop may have been driven by reduced retail activity during the winter season.9 per 1,000 still remains 55% above the UK average. Concurrently, vehicle crime decreased by 57.1%, aligning with the typical lull in outdoor activity during colder months. Other crime also saw a dramatic 90% reduction, from 10 to 1 incident, though this may reflect underreporting or a temporary dip in certain activities. In contrast, drug-related offences surged by 150%, with cases rising from 2 to 5. This increase, while modest in absolute terms, is 74% above the UK average and may signal evolving challenges in the area. Similarly, burglary rates climbed by 75%, from 4 to 7 incidents, a figure 140% above the UK average. These trends suggest that while some crime types are easing, others are intensifying, requiring a nuanced approach to local policing and community engagement. The sharp rise in theft from the person, doubling from 0 to 2 incidents, highlights a potential shift in criminal activity, though the small sample size means this should be interpreted with caution. Overall, the month’s data underscores a combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics, with some areas showing promise for improvement and others demanding closer scrutiny.

Warmsworth’s crime rate in February 2026 (8.2 per 1,000) represented a 25.6% decrease from the previous month’s 11.0 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable improvement in the area’s safety profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population of 12,056 residents, this translates to roughly one reported crime for every 122 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while higher than the UK average, reflects the area’s unique characteristics. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark contrasts in specific crime categories: violence and sexual offences, for instance, remain elevated, with rates 47% above the national benchmark. This disparity may be linked to local factors such as the density of residential areas or the presence of community hubs that could influence crime patterns. However, the decline in shoplifting and vehicle crime suggests that targeted interventions, such as increased patrols during peak retail hours or improved vehicle security measures, may have contributed to the reduction. These trends highlight the importance of context-specific strategies in addressing crime, ensuring that resources are allocated to areas where they can have the most impact.