Crime Rate in North Warwickshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Warwickshire

The total recorded crimes in North Warwickshire, UK in July 2025 are around 556 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Warwickshire crime rate of 8.55 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (180) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (145) incidents (-1.36% decrease)
  • Public order: (55) incidents (17.02% increase)
North Warwickshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Samuel White Close with total crimes: 12
  • Old Kingsbury Road with total crimes: 9
  • Faraday Avenue with total crimes: 9

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 (97 crimes), and the safest, Baddesley and Grendon (15 crimes), is 82 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Warwickshire.

Similarly, the area of Kingsbury & Curdworth (122 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dordon, Hurley & Wood End (58 crimes), with a difference of 64 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Warwickshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Curdworth97
Arley and Whitacre54
Atherstone Central50
Fillongley44
Hartshill35

Safest Wards:

Newton Regis and Warton23
Water Orton18
Polesworth West17
Coleshill North17
Baddesley and Grendon15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Kingsbury & Curdworth122
Atherstone104
Hartshill & Ansley84
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey66
New Arley & Fillongley61

Safest Areas:

Hartshill & Ansley84
Polesworth, Warton & Austrey66
New Arley & Fillongley61
Coleshill & Water Orton61
Dordon, Hurley & Wood End58

North Warwickshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North Warwickshire has recorded 556 crimes with crime rate of 8.55 ranking 161th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Rugby786 59,230 58,002 5
Warwick1,218 412,548 411,849 4
Stratford-on-Avon1,122 313,201 211,605 3
Nuneaton and Bedworth1,414 115,685 113,532 1

North Warwickshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 180 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 145 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (162 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (147 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025145
June 2025147
May 2025123
April 2025114
March 202599
February 202561
January 202557
December 202456
November 202479
October 202497
September 202450
August 202476

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202514
May 202511
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 734 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202556
May 202548
April 202552
March 202561
February 202556
January 202555
December 202479
November 202445
October 202498
September 202484
August 202456

A total of 356 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202537
May 202520
April 202527
March 202533
February 202523
January 202523
December 202435
November 202419
October 202430
September 202446
August 202424

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 202415
October 20243
September 202412
August 20245

A total of 1804 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 150.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025180
June 2025162
May 2025180
April 2025136
March 2025192
February 2025142
January 2025130
December 2024143
November 2024122
October 2024134
September 2024141
August 2024142

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 451 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202540
May 202539
April 202556
March 202530
February 202533
January 202532
December 202435
November 202444
October 202447
September 202426
August 202437

A total of 158 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202510
April 202514
March 202519
February 20259
January 202514
December 202411
November 202417
October 202415
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 400 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202547
May 202544
April 202528
March 202540
February 202520
January 202530
December 202416
November 202434
October 202431
September 202423
August 202432

A total of 283 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202514
May 202521
April 202525
March 202511
February 202520
January 202521
December 202429
November 202423
October 202423
September 202441
August 202434

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202518
May 202511
April 202525
March 202514
February 202517
January 20255
December 202411
November 202412
October 202418
September 202412
August 202413

High Crime Locations North Warwickshire in July 2025

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

1. Samuel White Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Old Kingsbury Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Faraday Avenue (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Public order3
4. Croft Mead (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
5. Sanders Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
6. Hastings Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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