Castle Donington Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Castle Donington, 4.1 crimes were reported in February 2026 — 35.9% below the UK average of 6.4. This translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 242 residents over the course of the month. The area’s crime profile reveals a distinct pattern: anti-social behaviour accounted for 28.6% of all incidents (10 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (20.0%) and shoplifting (17.1%). These figures suggest a focus on community-level issues rather than large-scale criminal activity. The winter season appears to influence patterns, with lower outdoor activity potentially reducing opportunities for crimes like vehicle theft or burglary. However, the spike in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting may reflect indoor social dynamics or retail-specific factors. Violent crime in Castle Donington is 66% below the UK average, a contrast to the 32% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the national rate. This divergence could stem from the town’s character as a smaller built-up area within North West Leicestershire, where community policing and localised social networks may mitigate some forms of crime while amplifying others. The pre-spring lull in February might also explain the relatively low overall crime rate, though the sharp rise in shoplifting warrants closer examination of retail environments or seasonal purchasing patterns.

February 2026 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime types, with shoplifting surging 500% (from 1 to 6 cases) compared to January. This spike may be linked to pre-spring retail activity or specific events. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose 150% (2 to 5 cases), potentially reflecting colder weather-related incidents or increased vandalism during the winter. Vehicle crime also doubled (from 0 to 1 case), though the single incident’s context is unconfirmed. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 41.7% (from 12 to 7 cases), aligning with the seasonal lull and lower outdoor activity. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 32% above the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), suggesting localised social challenges. This is particularly notable given that violent crime is 66% below the UK average, highlighting a contrast in crime trends. For residents, the 500% increase in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance in retail areas, as this category now constitutes 17.1% of all reported crimes — a significant proportion for a small town.

Castle Donington’s February 2026 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.7% increase from the previous month’s 3.4 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the town’s small population of 8,464. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 242 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains 35.9% below the UK average. When compared to the previous month, the rise in crime appears modest in absolute terms, with the most notable changes concentrated in specific categories like shoplifting and criminal damage. The daily crime count (1 per day) provides a concrete metric for residents to assess risk, though this does not account for the distribution of crime types. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 20.7% monthly increase, Castle Donington’s crime rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting systemic factors — such as local policing strategies or community dynamics — that mitigate broader criminal trends. This contrast underscores the importance of analysing crime data within the context of local conditions rather than relying solely on aggregate national figures.