Crime Rate in Polesworth West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Polesworth West

The total recorded crimes in Polesworth West, North Warwickshire, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Polesworth West crime rate of 3.68 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 Polesworth West, encompassing approximately 4,344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Polesworth West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dordon Road with total crimes: 3
  • Market Street with total crimes: 2
  • Chaytor Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Polesworth West?

To understand the safety of Polesworth West, we need to analyze Polesworth West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Warwickshire:

    • In 2024, Polesworth West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Warwickshire average, with 171 crimes compared to 354.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Polesworth West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Polesworth West had fewer crimes than the North Warwickshire average, with 190 crimes compared to 344. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Polesworth West recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Warwickshire, Polesworth West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Polesworth West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Polesworth West has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 3.68 ranking 13th out of 16 in the North Warwickshire, UK

In 2024, the total Polesworth West crimes were 171. The crime rate of Polesworth West in 2024 was 39.36 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North Warwickshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Polesworth West were around 190 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.73 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the North Warwickshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Warwickshire)CrimesRank (North Warwickshire)CrimesRank (North Warwickshire)
Curdworth107 1789 1776 1
Atherstone Central40 4547 3570 2
Arley and Whitacre50 2559 2529 4
Fillongley27 8512 4548 3
Hartshill43 3347 7281 10
Dordon36 5355 6425 5
Coleshill South32 6433 5332 7
Atherstone North18 12289 9346 6
Baddesley and Grendon29 7263 11233 12
Hurley and Wood End22 10282 10289 8
Atherstone South and Mancetter13 15337 8282 9
Newton Regis and Warton26 9233 13166 17
Kingsbury11 16222 15245 11
Polesworth East22 11229 14212 14
Coleshill North15 14248 12222 13
Water Orton11 17210 16194 15

Polesworth West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Polesworth West in March 2025

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

1. Dordon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chaytor Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. The Lair (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Tamworth Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. The Lynch (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Potters Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Aldridge Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Birchmoor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birchwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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