Rushcliffe Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Rushcliffe's crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 32.5% of all reported incidents. This category, with 177 cases recorded, is 40% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000 residents, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. The district's overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents is 32.8% lower than the UK average of 6.4, underscoring a broader pattern of relatively low criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, making up 15.4% of total crimes, while shoplifting accounts for 12.7%. These figures suggest a mix of community-focused and retail-related crime, consistent with Rushcliffe's likely blend of urban and suburban characteristics. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may partly explain the lower overall crime rate, though the prominence of violent crime indicates other factors at play. The absence of a sharp spike in property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, contrasts with typical winter trends in other areas, possibly reflecting local policing strategies or demographic patterns. While shoplifting remains a concern, its rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 14% below the UK average, indicating effective retail security measures. The data also reveals that public order offences, though lower in absolute numbers, are 51% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively stable community environment. These patterns collectively illustrate a district where violent crime remains a primary concern, but where broader crime levels are consistently below national benchmarks, likely influenced by local social dynamics and policing efforts.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Rushcliffe, with anti-social behaviour rising by 33.3% to 84 incidents. This increase, though still 23% below the UK average, may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and the pre-spring lull in outdoor activities. Meanwhile, burglary rates jumped 80% compared to the previous month, reaching 18 incidents. This sharp rise, while still 60% below the UK average, could indicate targeted activity in residential areas during the winter period. Conversely, other crime types declined: 'other crime' dropped by 44.2% to 24 incidents, and possession of weapons fell by 28.6% to 5 cases. These decreases may be linked to local initiatives or changes in community engagement, though further data would be needed to confirm. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—32.5% of total crimes—remains the most striking feature, with this category 40% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may contribute to this trend.

Rushcliffe's crime rate remained stable in February 2026, mirroring the previous month's 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity during the winter period. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported across the district, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 233 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent in the local population. The district's population of 126,736 means that the absolute number of crimes reported (544) represents a manageable proportion of the community. However, the distribution of crime types—particularly the dominance of violence and sexual offences—highlights specific areas for local attention. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison means the local context must be interpreted solely through Rushcliffe's own data, reinforcing the need for focused analysis of regional trends.