Crime Rate in Polesworth West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Polesworth West

The total recorded crimes in Polesworth West, North Warwickshire, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Polesworth West crime rate of 2.99 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 Polesworth West, encompassing approximately 4,344 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Polesworth West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 4
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Fairfields Hill 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 areas in the North Warwickshire.

    • 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 areas in the North Warwickshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Polesworth West has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Polesworth West)CrimesRank (Polesworth West)CrimesRank (Polesworth West)
Curdworth67 1789 1776 1
Atherstone Central42 4547 3570 2
Arley and Whitacre48 2559 2529 4
Fillongley28 9512 4548 3
Hartshill47 3347 7281 10
Dordon34 6355 6425 5
Coleshill South34 5433 5332 7
Atherstone North22 12289 9346 6
Baddesley and Grendon31 7263 11233 12
Hurley and Wood End27 10282 10289 8
Atherstone South and Mancetter22 11337 8282 9
Coleshill North29 8248 12222 13
Kingsbury17 16222 15245 11
Newton Regis and Warton19 14233 13166 17
Water Orton20 13210 16194 15
Polesworth East17 15229 14212 14

Polesworth West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Polesworth West in May 2025

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Fairfields Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Kiln Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Chaytor Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Dordon Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Birchwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Morris Hill (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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