Mansfield Woodhouse Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Mansfield Woodhouse recorded a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, placing it 29.7% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk that is lower than the national benchmark, suggesting that residents face a relatively safer environment compared to the average UK citizen. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 22.9%. These figures may reflect the area’s characteristics as a built-up district within Mansfield, where social interactions and community dynamics could contribute to the prevalence of such offences. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely plays a role in shaping these trends, as colder weather and reduced public spaces may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the relatively low overall rate compared to the UK average indicates that local factors, such as policing strategies or community engagement initiatives, may be effectively mitigating risk. The breakdown of crime types also shows that property-related offences, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, were significantly below the UK average, which could be linked to the area’s retail environment or local enforcement efforts. This pattern suggests a combination of geographic, demographic, and seasonal factors that collectively influence crime rates in Mansfield Woodhouse, creating a unique profile distinct from the national average.

February 2026 saw significant reductions in several crime categories compared to January, with other theft falling by 63.6% (from 11 to 4 incidents) and criminal damage and arson dropping by 50% (from 12 to 6). These declines contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.3 per 1,000—27% below the local rate of 1.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained slightly above the UK average, with 1.0 per 1,000 incidents compared to the national figure of 0.9 per 1,000. Shoplifting rates in Mansfield Woodhouse were 48% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s retail landscape or local enforcement efforts. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with violent crimes making up 37.4% of the total—slightly lower than the UK average for this category. This mix suggests a combination of factors, including seasonal changes and community-specific dynamics, that influence crime patterns in the area.

Mansfield Woodhouse's crime rate in February 2026 fell sharply compared to January, dropping from 6.4 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents—a 29.6% reduction. This decline aligns with the typical winter lull in outdoor activity, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day in February, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for most residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 223 residents, a ratio that suggests the local population experiences relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. When scaled to the area’s population of 18,543, this monthly exposure highlights a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime rates, which may reflect local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. The drop in specific categories like vehicle crime and criminal damage further reinforces the idea that seasonal factors—such as reduced foot traffic and colder weather—play a role in shaping crime trends during this time of year.