Glossop Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a distinct shift in Glossop’s crime profile, with a 17.2% increase in the overall crime rate to 6.7 per 1,000 residents—4.7% above the UK average. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (43 cases, 35.3% of total), shoplifting (16 cases, 13.1%), and public order offences (16 cases, 13.1%). This balance between violent and property crimes is unusual for a rural built-up area, where property crime typically outpaces violence. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may have contributed to the concentration of crimes in indoor spaces or specific high-traffic areas. However, the stark disparity between Glossop’s shoplifting rate (0.9 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) suggests local factors, such as the proximity of retail hubs or high footfall in certain parts of the area. Public order offences, 120% above the UK average, may reflect challenges in managing crowds during colder months or the impact of local events. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) was 23% below the UK average, due to effective community policing or the area’s smaller population size. These patterns illustrate the combination of geography, seasonality, and local infrastructure in shaping crime trends, even as the overall rate moves upward.

February 2026 saw a 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one reported incident in January to four. This jump, while statistically dramatic, may be attributed to seasonal shifts in vehicle usage or targeted criminal activity. Concurrently, possession of weapons doubled, and criminal damage and arson more than doubled, both reaching 100% month-on-month increases. These spikes contrast with declines in burglary (down 50%) and other crime (down 33%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (35.3% of total crimes), fell by 8.5%, a modest but notable decrease that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal lulls in certain types of activity. Shoplifting and public order offences remained significantly above UK averages—55% and 120% higher, respectively—highlighting persistent challenges in retail and public spaces. These figures offer a snapshot of the area’s evolving crime profile, with clear contrasts between rising and falling categories.

Glossop's crime rate in February 2026 rose to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 17.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.8. This upward trend contrasts with the UK average of 6.4, placing the area 4.7% above the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that, while locally specific, reflects the month’s heightened activity. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within the community. The population context—18,101 residents—means that while the absolute number of crimes appears modest, the relative increase compared to January is notable. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity, which could inadvertently concentrate crime in specific locations or times. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime (up 300%) and criminal damage (up 100%) suggests other dynamics at play, tied to local infrastructure or community events.