Crime Rate in North Warwickshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Warwickshire

The total recorded crimes in North Warwickshire, UK in May 2025 are around 517 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Warwickshire crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around North Warwickshire, encompassing approximately 65,036 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (180) incidents (32.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (123) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (48) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
North Warwickshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 12
  • M42 with total crimes: 9
  • Barn Close with total crimes: 7

North Warwickshire Police Info:

Warwickshire Police

How safe is North Warwickshire?

To understand the safety of North Warwickshire, we need to analyze North Warwickshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • North Warwickshire has recorded 6,026 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 92.66 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 161 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,840 crimes with a crime rate of 89.80, ranking it 157 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Warwickshire:

    • In 2024, North Warwickshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warwickshire average, with 6026 crimes compared to 11338.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Warwickshire witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Warwickshire had fewer crimes than the Warwickshire average, with 5,840 crimes compared to 10,166. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North Warwickshire witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North Warwickshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Warwickshire, North Warwickshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

North Warwickshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Curdworth (67 crimes), and the safest, Polesworth West (13 crimes), is 54 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Warwickshire.

Similarly, the area of Hartshill & Ansley (99 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to New Arley & Fillongley (45 crimes), with a difference of 54 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Warwickshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Curdworth67
Arley and Whitacre48
Hartshill47
Atherstone Central42
Coleshill South34

Safest Wards:

Water Orton20
Newton Regis and Warton19
Polesworth East17
Kingsbury17
Polesworth West13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hartshill & Ansley99
Atherstone86
Kingsbury & Curdworth84
Coleshill & Water Orton83
Dordon, Hurley & Wood End71

Safest Areas:

Kingsbury & Curdworth84
Coleshill & Water Orton83
Dordon, Hurley & Wood End71
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey49
New Arley & Fillongley45

North Warwickshire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Warwickshire has recorded 517 crimes with crime rate of 7.95 ranking 165th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2024, the total North Warwickshire crimes were 6,026. The crime rate of North Warwickshire in 2024 was 92.66 (year) or 7.72 (month) ranking it 161 danzarous in the UK. North Warwickshire ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Warwickshire were around 5,840 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.80 (year) or 7.48 (month) ranking 157 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Warwickshire, North Warwickshire ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of North Warwickshire

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Rugby829 59,230 58,002 5
Warwick1,083 412,548 411,849 4
Stratford-on-Avon1,168 313,201 211,605 3
Nuneaton and Bedworth1,214 115,685 113,532 1

North Warwickshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (180 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (123 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (136 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (114 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (192 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (99 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 142 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 143 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 79 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (134 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (98 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (141 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (84 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (142 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 160 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (300 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (198 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202519
February 20259
January 202514
December 202411
November 202417
October 202415
September 202421
August 202415
July 202421
June 202412

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 1922 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025180
April 2025136
March 2025192
February 2025142
January 2025130
December 2024143
November 2024122
October 2024134
September 2024141
August 2024142
July 2024160
June 2024300

A total of 784 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202552
March 202561
February 202556
January 202555
December 202479
November 202445
October 202498
September 202484
August 202456
July 202456
June 202494

A total of 416 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202528
March 202540
February 202520
January 202530
December 202416
November 202434
October 202431
September 202423
August 202432
July 202444
June 202474

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 202415
October 20243
September 202412
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414

A total of 298 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202525
March 202511
February 202520
January 202521
December 202429
November 202423
October 202423
September 202441
August 202434
July 202422
June 202428

A total of 1118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025123
April 2025114
March 202599
February 202561
January 202557
December 202456
November 202479
October 202497
September 202450
August 202476
July 2024108
June 2024198

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202525
March 202514
February 202517
January 20255
December 202411
November 202412
October 202418
September 202412
August 202413
July 202417
June 202424

A total of 502 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202556
March 202530
February 202533
January 202532
December 202435
November 202444
October 202447
September 202426
August 202437
July 202441
June 202482

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 366 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202527
March 202533
February 202523
January 202523
December 202435
November 202419
October 202430
September 202446
August 202424
July 202426
June 202460

High Crime Locations North Warwickshire in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Warwickshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. M42 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Barn Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
4. Woodford Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery3
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Ravenswood Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2

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