Calverton Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Calverton's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.7% above the UK average of 6.4. This figure, while modestly elevated, reflects a mix of persistent and emerging patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.8% of all incidents — a rate 16% higher than the UK average. Shoplifting, though less common in absolute terms, surged to 1.5 per 1,000, 159% above the national benchmark, likely driven by the retail activity concentrated in the area's built-up core. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell 12% below the UK average, possibly indicating the effectiveness of local interventions or environmental factors. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with low outdoor activity — may have contributed to the overall crime profile, with fewer opportunities for certain offences but persistent challenges in addressing violence. This data illustrates the area's position as a built-up urban centre with specific vulnerabilities and strengths, requiring targeted strategies to manage risks while leveraging its relatively low rates in categories such as burglary and drug-related crime.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 266.7% increase in shoplifting, rising from 3 to 11 incidents — a jump that far outpaces the UK average for this category by 159%. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in both vehicle crime and public order offences, suggests shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Conversely, other crime, other theft, and drugs-related incidents all declined, with other crime falling by 71.4% to 2 reports. The violent crime category, which accounts for 40.8% of all incidents, remains 16% above the UK average, highlighting the persistent challenge of addressing violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour fell 12% below the UK average, potentially reflecting improved community engagement or environmental factors. These fluctuations underscore the combination of local dynamics and broader national trends.

Calverton's crime rate in February 2026 dropped by 7.6% compared to January's 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. With 49 crimes reported over 28 days, this equates to roughly 2 crimes per day — a figure that, while locally specific, provides a clear snapshot of daily activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 150 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area's population of 7,345. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with the built-up nature of Calverton, where higher population density and mixed-use land planning may contribute to more frequent, but not necessarily more severe, incidents. The decline from January aligns with the seasonal context of February, a month typically marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social events, which may have limited opportunities for certain types of crime.