Rawmarsh Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 18,185, 232 crimes were recorded in February 2026, translating to a crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents. This rate is double the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, highlighting a stark divergence in local crime patterns. The most prevalent crime types were shoplifting (30.6% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (28.9%), and burglary (9.1%). These figures suggest a concentration of property-related crimes, particularly shoplifting, which may be influenced by the area’s retail presence. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—could contribute to reduced visibility of certain crimes, though the elevated rate of shoplifting may reflect indoor retail environments remaining active during colder months. Violent crimes, though lower in proportion than property crimes, still significantly exceed the UK average, with violence and sexual offences 59% higher than the national rate. This could indicate challenges in managing public spaces or addressing underlying social factors. The data underscores a need for targeted interventions in retail areas and community engagement to address both property and violent crime trends.

February 2026 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 200% rise in burglaries (from 7 to 21) and a 200% increase in robberies (from 1 to 3), both of which were far above UK averages. Theft from the person also rose by 100%, though this category remained 17% below the national rate. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by two-thirds, and other theft decreased by 42.9%, potentially reflecting seasonal or situational shifts. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark imbalance: shoplifting alone accounted for 30.6% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—572% above the UK average. This suggests a significant overrepresentation of retail-related offences, possibly linked to the area’s commercial infrastructure. Burglary rates were also 380% above the UK average, indicating vulnerabilities in residential security or policing effectiveness. Anti-social behaviour was the only category below the UK average, with a 1% deficit.9 per 1,000 rate remains a concern for community cohesion. These patterns highlight areas requiring focused attention, such as enhanced surveillance in retail zones and community initiatives to deter burglary.

The crime rate in February 2026 (12.8 per 1,000) marked a 2.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 12.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, Rawmarsh experienced approximately 8 crimes per day in February, a figure that may appear high to residents but aligns with the area’s elevated overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 78 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. When scaled to the local context, this means that nearly 3% of the population lived within proximity to a crime event during February. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime rate is not only significantly higher than the UK average but also impacts its residents compared to national trends. For example, while the UK average for shoplifting is 0.6 per 1,000, Rawmarsh’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000 translates to a 572% excess, indicating a unique challenge in retail crime management. These comparisons highlight the urgency of localized strategies to address the area’s specific crime drivers.