Mirfield Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Mirfield recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.6% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This rate translates to a per-capita risk of roughly one crime for every 154 residents over the course of the month. The data reveals a clear pattern: violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.3% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (10.9%) and other theft (9.4%). These figures suggest that personal safety and property protection remain critical concerns for residents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the distribution of crime types, with indoor spaces and retail environments potentially more vulnerable to theft and anti-social behaviour. While violent crime rates in Mirfield (3.0 per 1,000) are 29% above the UK average, the area's shoplifting rate (0.7 per 1,000) is 21% above, and burglary (0.6 per 1,000) is 140% above the national benchmark. This stark contrast highlights the need for targeted strategies in retail and residential areas. The overall crime picture, though slightly elevated, remains within the broader UK context, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences both showing declines of 22.2% and 33.3% respectively compared to January. These reductions may reflect improved community engagement or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. However, the persistent gap in property crime rates relative to the UK average indicates a specific challenge for local authorities, requiring a nuanced approach to address the underlying drivers of shoplifting and burglary in Mirfield's built-up environment.

February 2026 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+133.3%), criminal damage and arson (+125.0%), and possession of weapons (+100.0%) compared to January. These spikes in specific categories suggest a shift in criminal activity, with shoplifting's surge likely linked to retail environments during the pre-spring lull. Conversely, other crime and public order offences both declined, with other crime falling by 75.0% and public order by 33.3%. This contrast in trends may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in certain areas during winter. Mirfield's violent crime rate (3.0 per 1,000) was 29% above the UK average, while burglary (0.6 per 1,000) was 140% above, indicating a significant localised challenge in property crime prevention. These figures underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

Mirfield's crime rate in February 2026 rose to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 6.7% increase from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a localised timeframe. When considering population context, the 6.5 per 1,000 rate translates to a 1.6% margin above the UK average. This slight but measurable difference highlights that while Mirfield's crime picture aligns broadly with national trends, specific local factors may contribute to the disparity. The rise in violent crimes and property-related offences suggests that areas with high foot traffic or community spaces may be particularly affected, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.