Wool Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,400, Wool recorded 16 crimes in February 2026, translating to a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 53.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, positioning Wool as a safer area compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56.3% of all incidents (9 cases), followed by other theft and anti-social behaviour (each contributing 12.5%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced the distribution of crimes, though the rise in violent offences suggests factors beyond seasonal patterns could be at play. Wool’s crime profile aligns with the characteristics of a small built-up area within a rural region, where property crimes are relatively rare compared to larger urban centres. The low rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and other crime (0.2 per 1,000) further illustrate the area’s distinct dynamics. While the overall crime rate has remained stable, the increase in violent offences highlights the need for continued attention to local patterns, particularly as February transitions into the spring season.

Violent and sexual offences rose by 28.6% (from 7 to 9 cases) in February 2026 compared to January, a shift that contrasts with the overall decline in crime rates for the area. This category, which contributes 56.3% of all crimes reported, remains 27% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, suggesting Wool’s violent crime profile is lower than the national trend. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 56% gap below the UK average, despite a marginal increase in reported incidents. For residents, the daily crime rate of one incident per day offers a clear benchmark for understanding local crime frequency. Meanwhile, other theft and public order offences remained well below UK averages, reinforcing Wool’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Dorset.

Wool's February 2026 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of stability in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, Wool recorded approximately one crime per day during the month, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for residents. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,400, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 338 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the relatively low density of crime in Wool compared to the broader UK context, where the average resident faces a significantly higher risk. The population-scaled perspective underscores the area’s position as a place with consistently lower crime levels, though the recent increase in violent offences suggests a need for ongoing monitoring of specific trends.