Welham Green Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a 12.5% rise in Welham Green's crime rate, climbing from 2.9 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. below the UK average of 6.4. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (7 cases, 38.9% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (4 cases, 22.2%), and anti-social behaviour (3 cases, 16.7%). This distribution reflects a mixed profile, with violent crime remaining lower than the UK average (44% below) but property-related crimes showing divergent trends. The winter season, typically associated with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to the rise in certain categories, though the overall low rate suggests effective local policing or community resilience. The 44% gap in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (2.3 per 1,000) is particularly striking, potentially linked to Welham Green's suburban character and lower population density. However, the 52% increase in criminal damage and arson above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) indicates a specific challenge in this category, which may relate to local property types or seasonal factors such as colder weather increasing incidents of arson for heating purposes. This complex picture underscores the need for targeted awareness, particularly around property security and community engagement, while maintaining the area's overall safety advantage over national benchmarks.

February saw a stark doubling of 'other theft' incidents, jumping from zero to two cases—a 100% increase. This category, which includes items like mobile phones and wallets, rose sharply despite no significant changes in retail activity or population movement. Concurrently, vehicle crime also doubled from zero to one incident, suggesting targeted thefts in car parks or residential areas. Anti-social behaviour increased by 50%, with three reported cases in February compared to two in January, potentially linked to seasonal factors or local events. Violence and sexual offences remained 44% below the UK average at 1.3 per 1,000, but criminal damage and arson rose 52% above the UK rate at 0.7 per 1,000. Residents should be particularly alert to unattended vehicles and personal belongings in public spaces, as these are the categories showing the most volatility.

Welham Green's crime rate in February 2026 rose 12.5% from 2.9 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, marking the first increase in the past six months. This brings the area's monthly crime exposure to one reported incident for every 308 residents, a figure that contextualises risk for local households. Daily crime trends show an average of one incident per day over the 28-day period, a manageable frequency compared to larger urban centres. While the overall rate remains 48.4% below the UK average, the shift in crime patterns deserves closer attention. The population context is critical: with 5,545 residents, even small increases translate to tangible impacts on community safety. This monthly exposure figure highlights that while Welham Green remains statistically safer than the UK average, the recent upward trend suggests a need for vigilance in specific crime categories.