Wargrave Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Wargrave’s crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 57.1% of all reported incidents. With a total of 7 crimes recorded, the area’s crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents is 87.5% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, underscoring its status as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK. The breakdown of crimes reveals a significant shift in the balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence now comprising over half of all incidents—a stark contrast to the UK’s national profile, where property crimes typically dominate. This divergence may reflect Wargrave’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics, such as its compact built-up nature and the social dynamics of its small, close-knit community. The absence of burglary, with only one incident reported, further illustrates the area’s limited opportunities for such crimes, likely due to the high occupancy rates of properties in a built-up environment. Seasonally, February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to the overall low crime rate, though the rise in violent incidents suggests that internal factors, such as social interactions in public spaces, may play a role. The consistency in the crime rate over time, despite the increase in violent offences, indicates a stable environment, though further data would be needed to fully understand the underlying causes of this trend. Residents and local authorities may find these insights useful in maintaining the area’s safety record, particularly given the shift in crime types and the need to address the specific challenges posed by violent incidents.

February 2026 saw a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 4 incidents—a figure that remains 83% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. This surge in violent crime contrasts sharply with a 50% decrease in other theft, which dropped from 2 to 1 incident, reflecting a broader trend of declining property-related crime. The shift in crime mix is notable: violence now accounts for over half of all reported incidents, diverging from the UK profile where property crimes typically dominate. This imbalance may highlight local dynamics, such as the influence of Wargrave’s built-up character, where social interactions in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Meanwhile, the absence of burglary—only one incident reported, 60% below the UK average—may be attributed to the area’s limited unoccupied properties, a feature common in densely populated built-up areas. These trends offer residents a clearer picture of the crime profile, though further analysis would be needed to confirm potential causal factors.

Wargrave’s crime rate in February 2026 continued its consistent downward trajectory, falling 12.6% from 0.9 to 0.8 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, though modest, reinforces the area’s long-standing position as one of the UK’s safest built-up environments. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in Wargrave’s tightly knit community. When scaled to the local population of 9,185, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one crime occurred for every 1,312 residents—a stark contrast to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. This low incidence is likely consistent with Wargrave’s built-up nature, where higher population density and community engagement may contribute to a lower crime rate. However, the absence of any direct data on policing strategies or demographic shifts means the factors underpinning this trend remain speculative. The consistency in the crime rate over time suggests a stable environment, though the area’s small size and limited unoccupied properties may also play a role in the absence of burglary and other property-related crimes.