Heysham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Heysham’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.1% below the UK average of 6.4. This figure underscores the area’s consistent performance relative to national trends, though the breakdown of crime types reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson at 13% each. These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and property-related disturbances remain the most pressing concerns. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may contribute to the relatively stable crime rate, though the sharp rise in burglary and other crime categories indicates emerging challenges. While the area’s violent crime rate is 22% below the UK average, the surge in property crimes, particularly burglary, highlights the need for targeted interventions. The low rate of anti-social behaviour, 34% below the UK average, may reflect the community’s strong social cohesion, a characteristic often observed in smaller, rural-influenced built-up areas. However, the increase in burglary and other crime categories could be linked to factors such as housing turnover or unseasonal weather patterns, which may temporarily disrupt local security dynamics.

February 2026 saw a marked decline in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 41.3% compared to January. This decrease, from 46 to 27 incidents, may be linked to the seasonal lull in outdoor activity typical of winter months. Conversely, burglary rates surged by 250%, rising from two to seven cases—a sharp increase that outpaces the UK average by 100%. Other crime also rose sharply, doubling from one to three incidents, suggesting potential unmet needs for local support services. Vehicle crime, however, fell by 75%, aligning with the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 and reflecting reduced traffic or improved security measures. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate remains 34% below the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by Heysham’s relatively small, tight-knit community structure.

Heysham’s crime rate in February 2026 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 20.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.8. This drop aligns with the seasonal context of February as a pre-spring lull, when outdoor activity is typically low. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that reflects the month’s overall stability. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for every 217 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area’s relatively low crime burden, though the sharp rise in burglary and other crime categories deserves closer attention. While the decline in violent crimes may suggest improved community safety, the increase in property-related offences indicates shifting patterns that could be linked to local factors such as housing dynamics or unseasonal weather fluctuations.