Benson Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Benson's crime profile in February 2026 is defined by a striking dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 53.9% of all reported incidents—far exceeding the share of property crimes. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 37.5% below the UK average, a disparity that reflects both the low volume of crimes and the specific nature of incidents reported. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.2 per 1,000, are 5% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors such as community policing or demographic characteristics may mitigate such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller portion of total crimes, remains 34% below the UK average, potentially influenced by Benson's built-up area status and community engagement initiatives. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may partly explain the lower property crime rates, as shoplifting and burglary, typically linked to retail and residential activity, saw minimal reports. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which reached 0.5 per 1,000 (9% above the UK average), hints at unexplained spikes that could relate to local events or environmental factors. This mix of crime types illustrates a balance between persistent violent crime and a generally low-risk environment, shaped by both geographic and seasonal influences.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 300% increase in anti-social behaviour reports, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, alongside a 200% rise in criminal damage and arson cases, contrasts with a 50% decline in burglary, which fell from 2 to 1. The crime mix reveals a stark imbalance, with 53.9% of all incidents classified as violence and sexual offences—significantly higher than the UK average for this category (5% below). Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller share of total crimes, is 34% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may suppress such incidents. The absence of shoplifting and burglary increases, despite their UK average rates being lower, indicates a possible seasonal lull in property crimes. Residents may note that violent crimes, while common, remain 5% below the UK average, pointing to local safety measures or demographic factors that temper such offences.

Benson's crime rate in February 2026 rose to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 53.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This upward shift, while significant, remains well below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show one reported crime occurred roughly every 28 days in February, translating to a local experience of approximately one crime for every 249 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national trends, though the increase from January suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Benson's crime rate, though rising, still places it in the lower quartile of UK areas, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour driving the majority of reports. These figures, while modest, underscore the importance of contextual factors such as local community dynamics and seasonal influences on crime patterns.