Long Stratton Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 presented a strikingly low crime profile for Long Stratton, with an overall rate of 1.3 per 1,000—79.7% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relative safety, particularly in a built-up rural setting where crime rates are typically higher than in more isolated regions. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents, though this remained 78% below the UK average. Criminal damage and arson followed, making up 25.0% of incidents, and also significantly underperformed compared to the national rate. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the overall low crime levels. This period often sees reduced opportunities for property crime and violent incidents, as community activity shifts indoors and public spaces remain sparsely occupied. While the low crime rate is consistent with Long Stratton's character as a small, rural built-up area, the absence of major crime categories such as theft from the person or vehicle crime suggests a stable environment with few high-risk areas. The data also highlights the importance of seasonal factors in shaping crime patterns, as the transition from winter to spring may influence both reporting rates and actual incident frequencies. This month's figures reinforce the idea that Long Stratton's crime profile is shaped by its geographic and demographic context, with a combination of low population density, limited commercial activity, and seasonal lulls playing a key role in maintaining low crime rates.

February 2026 marked a notable shift in Long Stratton's crime profile, with a 50.0% decrease in violence and sexual offences from January's 6 to 3 incidents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as winter months often see reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for such crimes in a rural setting. Conversely, other crime and shoplifting both rose by 100.0% from zero to one incident each, suggesting a small but significant shift in the types of crimes reported. These increases, though minimal in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or reporting during a period of transition into spring. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000 (78% below the national rate of 2.3 per 1,000), while other crime edged slightly above the UK average at 0.2 per 1,000 (33% above the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000). For residents, the most concrete insight is the 50% reduction in violent crime, which may indicate improved community safety measures or seasonal lulls in activity.

Long Stratton's crime rate in February 2026 fell by 20.0% compared to January's 1.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. At 1.3 per 1,000, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 756 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this small built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day in February, highlighting the low frequency of incidents relative to the area's population of 6,046. While such a low daily rate is difficult to compare directly to national averages due to differing population scales, the monthly exposure metric provides a clearer local perspective. This 1-in-756 ratio underscores the relative safety of Long Stratton, particularly when contrasted with the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. The shift from January to February also aligns with seasonal patterns, as winter months typically see reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for crime in a rural setting. These figures suggest that Long Stratton's low crime environment is stable, with no significant spikes or drops in the short term.