West Bridgford Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Shoplifting emerged as the most striking anomaly in West Bridgford's February 2026 crime data, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents — 141% above the UK average. This sharp divergence from national trends contrasts with the area's overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000, which is 14.1% below the UK's 6.4 per 1,000. The built-up area within Rushcliffe recorded 196 crimes, with property crimes (98) and violent crimes (47) accounting for 50% and 24% of the total respectively. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may partly explain the subdued levels of vehicle crime and public order offences, which were 43% and 51% below UK averages. However, the surge in shoplifting, which constitutes 26% of all recorded crimes, suggests a disconnect between local retail dynamics and broader seasonal patterns. West Bridgford's crime profile, while generally safer than the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in retail sectors, which may be influenced by factors such as foot traffic patterns or staffing levels during off-peak months.

February 2026 saw a 300% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 1 to 4 incidents — a stark spike that dwarfs other month-on-month changes. This jump, coupled with a 200% rise in burglary (from 2 to 6), indicates a shift in crime mix that may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities or localized factors. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), a drop consistent with reduced outdoor activity in winter months. The area's violent crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 — 44% below the UK average — contrasts with shoplifting's 141% above UK norms, illustrating a property-crime focus not typically seen in national data. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, remained 23% below the UK average, suggesting community policing efforts may be effective in this category. For residents, the 141% above UK average for shoplifting is a concrete data point that could inform retail security strategies or local initiatives to address retail crime hotspots.

West Bridgford's crime rate in February 2026 rose 2.6% compared to the previous month's 5.3 per 1,000.1% below the UK average. Daily crime figures show 7 crimes reported per day on average — a rate that, while modest, underscores the need for consistent vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 183 residents, a monthly exposure statistic that places the area in the lower half of UK built-up areas. Population context reveals that with 35,943 residents, the 196 recorded crimes equate to a manageable burden, though the spike in possession of weapons and burglary raises questions about localized factors. While the UK average for violent crime is 2.3 per 1,000, West Bridgford's 1.3 per 1,000 suggests a safer environment for residents in this category. The contrast between this safety in violent crime and the elevated shoplifting rates highlights the importance of targeted crime prevention strategies tailored to the area's specific retail and commercial dynamics.