Droitwich Spa Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Droitwich Spa's February 2026 crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents marked a 25% increase over the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, placing the area firmly above the national benchmark. The most striking outlier was the rate of criminal damage and arson, which stood at 2.1 per 1,000—357% above the UK average. This category, which accounted for 26% of all recorded crimes, may have been influenced by seasonal factors, such as the low outdoor activity typical of winter months, which could have driven indoor or targeted property-related incidents. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (27.5% of total), were 5% below the UK average at 2.2 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts with the sharp rise in other categories. Shoplifting, at 1.2 per 1,000 (107% above the UK average), and burglary (0.6 per 1,000, 140% above the UK average) also contributed to the elevated overall rate. These patterns may reflect the area's character as a built-up town within Wychavon, where retail and residential areas could intersect with crime hotspots. The winter season, with its reduced daylight hours and lower foot traffic, may have created conditions where certain crimes, such as burglary and criminal damage, are more likely to occur without immediate witness or intervention. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences was slightly higher than Droitwich Spa's rate, the significant overperformance in property-related crimes suggests a need for targeted local strategies to address these disparities. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull—may also have influenced crime patterns, though further analysis would be required to establish direct links.

February 2026 saw dramatic increases in several crime categories, including public order offences, which surged by 350% from 2 to 9 incidents. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply, jumping 307.7% to 53 cases, far exceeding the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Possession of weapons increased by 200%, from 1 to 3 cases, a figure that aligns with the area's 43% above the UK average for this category. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by two-thirds, from 3 to 1, while vehicle crime also dropped by 33.3%, from 3 to 2. These shifts suggest a combination of local factors and broader trends. The significant rise in public order offences may indicate heightened tensions or events in public spaces, though further data would be needed to confirm. For residents, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson—357% above the UK average—raises questions about potential local triggers, such as unseasonal weather or community-specific pressures.

Droitwich Spa's crime rate in February 2026 rose to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, a 61.9% increase from the previous month's 4.9 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 7 crimes were reported each day in February, a figure that, while local to Droitwich Spa, reflects a concentrated period of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, a monthly exposure rate that may highlight the impact of specific incidents or concentrated activity. With a population of 25,560, the scale of crime here is comparable to other similarly sized built-up areas, though the sharp rise in certain categories sets this month apart. The increase from the previous month suggests a shift in local dynamics, possibly influenced by seasonal factors or unanticipated events.