Warminster Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Warminster’s crime rate in February 2026 remained below the UK average, at 4.4 per 1,000 residents—31.2% lower than the national figure of 6.4 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer built-up regions in England and Wales, a status reinforced by its crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of incidents (31 cases, 38.3% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (13 cases, 16.1%) and shoplifting (10 cases, 12.4%). These figures align with Warminster’s semi-rural character, where limited commercial activity and fewer nightlife venues may reduce opportunities for certain crimes while leaving others, like domestic violence or local disputes, more prevalent. Seasonal factors appear to influence patterns: the winter month’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull likely contributed to the 43% monthly decline from January, as well as the 35% lower rate of criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average. However, the 150% rise in burglary—a category typically associated with urban areas—suggests a localised anomaly that may warrant closer examination. This increase, while significant, remains a small portion of overall crime (6.2% of total incidents), and the broader trend of sustained safety continues to define Warminster’s crime picture.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 150% increase in burglary, rising from two to five incidents. This spike contrasts sharply with steep declines in other categories: vehicle crime plummeted by 85% (from 20 to 3), public order offences fell by 71.4% (from 14 to 4), and other crime dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1). Despite these shifts, violent crime remains a notable category, with 31 incidents (38.3% of total crimes) and a rate of 1.7 per 1,000—27% below the UK average. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, coupled with a 35% lower rate of criminal damage and arson than the UK average, suggests a crime profile shaped by local social dynamics rather than economic or environmental factors. Residents may find the 85% drop in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, likely reflecting reduced traffic during winter months or fewer opportunities for theft in parked vehicles.

Warminster’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 43% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.7 per 1,000. This marks a significant downward trend, reflecting a quieter month compared to January. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that aligns with Warminster’s generally low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 227 residents—a rate that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national averages. When scaled to population size, this suggests that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, which is 6.4 per 1,000. The shift from January’s higher activity to February’s subdued figures may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during winter and the pre-spring lull in community events. These patterns are consistent with Warminster’s character as a semi-rural built-up area, where lower population density and limited nightlife contribute to naturally lower crime rates.