Crime Rate in North Warwickshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Warwickshire

The total recorded crimes in North Warwickshire, UK in March 2025 are around 518 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Warwickshire crime rate of 7.96 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (192) incidents (35.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (99) incidents (62.30% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (61) incidents (8.93% increase)
North Warwickshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 21
  • Faraday Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • The Mount with total crimes: 8

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 (107 crimes), and the safest, Water Orton (11 crimes), is 96 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Warwickshire.

Similarly, the area of Kingsbury & Curdworth (118 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to New Arley & Fillongley (45 crimes), with a difference of 73 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Warwickshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Curdworth107
Arley and Whitacre50
Hartshill43
Atherstone Central40
Dordon36

Safest Wards:

Polesworth West16
Coleshill North15
Atherstone South and Mancetter13
Kingsbury11
Water Orton11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kingsbury & Curdworth118
Hartshill & Ansley97
Atherstone71
Dordon, Hurley & Wood End65
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey64

Safest Areas:

Atherstone71
Dordon, Hurley & Wood End65
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey64
Coleshill & Water Orton58
New Arley & Fillongley45

North Warwickshire Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Warwickshire has recorded 518 crimes with crime rate of 7.96 ranking 8798th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Rugby741 59,230 58,002 5
Warwick1,051 412,548 411,849 4
Stratford-on-Avon998 313,201 211,605 3
Nuneaton and Bedworth1,210 115,685 113,532 1

North Warwickshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 684 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 98 reported cases.

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

A total of 319 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 407 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 82 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 1606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 160.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 300 reported cases.

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

A total of 881 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 198 reported cases.

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

A total of 252 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 344 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations North Warwickshire in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Faraday Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. The Mount (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
4. M42 (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
5. Green Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Kings Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1

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