Bracebridge Heath Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bracebridge Heath's crime profile in February 2026 sits 54.7% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, with a total rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum, a position consistent with its character as a built-up area likely featuring a mix of residential and low-density commercial land use. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 76.5% of all reported incidents.2 per 1,000 was slightly below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 11.8% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.3 per 1,000 that was 67% below the UK average—a figure that may reflect the area's lower population density and reduced opportunities for public disorder. The seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the overall subdued crime environment. While the area's violent crime rate is comparable to the UK average, its significantly lower property crime rate (0.2 per 1,000) and minimal shoplifting incidents (0.2 per 1,000) suggest a community with limited retail activity or strong local policing efforts. These patterns align with the characteristics of a smaller built-up area where social cohesion and limited commercial presence may act as natural deterrents to certain types of crime.

February 2026 saw a 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour incidents, dropping from four to two, a shift that may reflect the seasonal lull in public activity typical of winter months. Conversely, other crime and shoplifting both rose by 100% from zero to one incident each, marking an unusual spike in these categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 76.5% of all crimes.2 per 1,000 was 5% below the UK average for this category. The area's anti-social behaviour rate of 0.3 per 1,000 was 67% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 33% increase in 'other crime' compared to national figures. These fluctuations, while minor in absolute terms, illustrate the dynamic nature of crime reporting in a low-crime environment where even small changes can appear significant.

Bracebridge Heath's February 2026 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 19.1% decrease from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained period of relative safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 342 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the area's character as a smaller, likely suburban or rural settlement with limited commercial activity. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a 1-in-342 chance of experiencing a crime during any given month, a ratio significantly lower than the UK average. This contrast underscores the area's distinct position within national crime trends, where larger urban centres typically report higher rates. The stability in crime exposure—despite small fluctuations in specific categories—suggests that local factors such as community policing or seasonal patterns may contribute to maintaining this low baseline.