Bowerhill Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bowerhill’s February 2026 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents places it 64.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for this built-up area within Wiltshire. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents — a category where Bowerhill’s rate was 53% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed, making up 16.7% of reported crimes, while burglary and other unspecified crimes each contributed 16.7% and 8.3% respectively. This distribution highlights a distinct pattern: violent crime dominates over property-related offences, a contrast to many urban centres where property crime typically exceeds violent crime. The seasonal context of February — a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may partly explain the relative prevalence of indoor-based offences such as violence and anti-social behaviour. Bowerhill’s low crime density is consistent with its location in Wiltshire, a county known for its rural character and lower population density, which may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the absence of shoplifting incidents — a category where Bowerhill was 66% below the UK average — suggests that local retail habits or the nature of commercial activity in the area play a role in mitigating such offences. This contrast between Bowerhill’s low overall crime rate and its specific vulnerabilities, such as the 60% increase in burglary compared to the UK average, underscores the importance of tailoring safety measures to the unique characteristics of the area. The data also reveals that, despite the surge in violence and sexual offences, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, reinforcing Bowerhill’s status as a relatively safe place to live within the UK’s broader crime profile.

February 2026 saw a 200% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents — the most significant single-category surge. This spike, though not uncommon in winter months, contrasts with a 60% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 5 to 2 cases. Burglary, meanwhile, doubled from 0 to 2 incidents, a category where Bowerhill’s rate was 60% above the UK average. These shifts highlight a notable imbalance: while violent crime surged, property crime remained low, with burglary being the only property-related category above the national average. For residents, the 200% rise in violence and sexual offences may warrant heightened awareness, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low by UK standards. The absence of shoplifting incidents — a category where Bowerhill was 66% below the UK average — further illustrates the area’s distinct crime profile. This absence could reflect the limited retail presence in Bowerhill, as smaller built-up areas often see fewer shoplifting incidents compared to larger urban centres. The doubling of burglary cases, however, suggests a potential vulnerability in home security practices or increased targeting of properties during the winter months, a period when households may be less vigilant due to reduced outdoor activity. The 100% increase in ‘other crime’ from 0 to 1 incident adds another layer to the monthly picture, though the nature of these incidents remains unspecified in the data.

Bowerhill’s crime rate in February 2026 rose to 2.3 per 1,000 residents, an 8.7% increase from the previous month’s 2.1 rate. This shift, though modest, contrasts with the area’s sustained position well below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. Daily crime data reveals an average of 0.43 crimes per day over 28 days, a statistic that underscores the low frequency of criminal activity in this built-up area of Wiltshire. When scaled to the local population of 5,322, this translates to one reported crime for every 444 residents over the course of the month — a figure that, while not zero, highlights the relative safety of Bowerhill compared to the UK’s average of one crime for every 158 residents. This population-scaled perspective is particularly meaningful for residents, as it contextualises the risk in terms of everyday life rather than abstract statistics. The low crime density, combined with Bowerhill’s rural-adjacent setting, may contribute to this profile, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such a link. The absence of shoplifting incidents — a category where Bowerhill was 66% below the UK average — further illustrates the area’s distinct crime profile, suggesting that local shopping habits or the nature of retail in the area may play a role in reducing such offences. This contrast between the built-up area’s low crime rate and the broader UK context reinforces Bowerhill’s status as a relatively safe place to live, even as small fluctuations in specific categories occur.