Rainworth Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a combination of trends in Rainworth’s crime profile, with the most surprising development being the sharp 37.9% decline in violent and sexual offences. This drop, from 58 to 36 incidents, contrasts with the 100% increase in possession of weapons, highlighting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The area’s overall crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents places it 21.9% above the UK average, a disparity that reflects broader challenges in this built-up area within Newark and Sherwood. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 54.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and criminal damage and arson (10.6%). These figures align with the seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—which may have contributed to the reduction in violent crime. However, the 85% gap between Rainworth’s violent crime rate (4.3 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.3 per 1,000) underscores persistent vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than violent crime, still exceeds the UK average by 32%, suggesting ongoing issues in community engagement or policing. The rise in possession of weapons, though small in absolute terms, could indicate emerging trends or unmet needs for intervention. These patterns may be influenced by the area’s characteristics, such as its proximity to larger urban centres or the presence of transient populations, though without explicit data, such connections remain speculative. The overall crime rate, while lower than the previous month, remains a concern for residents, particularly given the elevated rates in specific categories. Local authorities may need to balance immediate responses to rising weapon-related incidents with long-term strategies to address the root causes of violence and anti-social behaviour.

February 2026 saw a striking 37.9% decrease in violent and sexual offences, falling from 58 to 36 incidents. This drop, though significant, was offset by a 100% rise in possession of weapons, moving from 1 to 2 cases. Anti-social behaviour remained a concern, accounting for 15.2% of all crimes, 32% above the UK average. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 25.0%, a trend consistent with the seasonal lull of winter months. The sharp decline in violent crime may reflect temporary factors such as reduced social interactions during colder weather, but the increase in weapon possession raises questions about underlying dynamics. Residents might find the 4.6% share of other thefts noteworthy, as this category is 5% below the UK average, suggesting localised differences in theft patterns.

Rainworth’s crime rate in February 2026 fell by 25.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 10.5 to 7.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline marks a notable shift. above the UK average. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over the 28 days of February, a figure that, while low, reflects the built-up area’s persistent challenges. When scaled to the population of 8,417, the monthly exposure means one crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents. This metric underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the community size, though it does not account for variations in reporting or localised hotspots. The reduction in overall crime may partly explain the drop, but the mix of violent and property offences still skews higher than national benchmarks, suggesting targeted efforts could further address specific vulnerabilities.