Crime Rate in Water Orton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Water Orton

The total recorded crimes in Water Orton, North Warwickshire, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Water Orton crime rate of 3.99 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 Water Orton, encompassing approximately 2,755 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Water Orton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mytton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Long Leys Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Jaques Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Water Orton?

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

  • Relative to North Warwickshire:

    • In 2024, Water Orton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Warwickshire average, with 210 crimes compared to 354.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Water Orton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Water Orton had fewer crimes than the North Warwickshire average, with 194 crimes compared to 344. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Water Orton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Water Orton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Water Orton has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 3.99 ranking 17th out of 16 in the North Warwickshire, UK

In 2024, the total Water Orton crimes were 210. The crime rate of Water Orton in 2024 was 76.21 (year) or 6.35 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North Warwickshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Water Orton were around 194 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.40 (year) or 5.87 (month) ranking 15 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
Polesworth West16 13171 17190 16

Water Orton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Possession of weapons (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
August 20245
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Water Orton in March 2025

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

1. Mytton Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Long Leys Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jaques Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Coleshill Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Salisbury Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Beavons Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Orton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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