Mansfield Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Mansfield's crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 36.7% of all reported crimes. At 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the local authority's crime rate is 26.6% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This elevated rate reflects a persistent challenge in managing violent crime, particularly in areas with high concentrations of public spaces and community hubs. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 16.7% of total crimes, suggesting a broader pattern of disorder that may intersect with the area's social and economic dynamics. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to these patterns, though the consistent presence of violent crime suggests deeper systemic factors. Shoplifting, at 11.6% of total crimes, also stands out as a significant category, likely driven by the retail presence in key parts of the district. While the overall crime rate remains above the UK average, the breakdown illustrates a combination of local characteristics and national trends, with no single factor fully explaining the data. The month's context, however, underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas and times.

February 2026 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery increasing by 54.5% (from 11 to 17 incidents) and possession of weapons rising by 40% (from 15 to 21 cases). These increases suggest a potential shift in criminal activity, possibly linked to the end of the holiday season or other seasonal factors. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2 incidents), and bicycle theft fell by 50% (from 4 to 2 cases), indicating that targeted policing efforts or seasonal trends may have had a mitigating effect. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 3.0 per 1,000 residents in Mansfield, are 29% above the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. This disparity highlights a particular challenge for local authorities in addressing violent crime compared to the national context. Anti-social behaviour also significantly exceeds the UK average, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.9 per 1,000. These findings underscore the need for tailored strategies to address both violent and disorderly crime in the area.

The crime rate in Mansfield for February 2026 was 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 15.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.7 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, suggests that local policing efforts or seasonal factors may have contributed to a temporary reduction in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 33 crimes per day in February, a figure that, while localised to Mansfield, provides a concrete measure of the frequency of criminal incidents. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for roughly every 123 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the regularity of crime in the area. When compared to the UK average, Mansfield's rate remains significantly higher, but the month-on-month decline indicates that the situation is not static. The population context further illustrates that, despite the elevated rate, the number of crimes per resident is manageable on a per capita basis. These figures, however, should be interpreted with caution, as they reflect local conditions and may not fully capture the nuances of crime patterns in Mansfield.