Crime Rate in Polesworth West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Polesworth West

The total recorded crimes in Polesworth West, North Warwickshire, UK in February 2026 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (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: 5
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Lodge Rise with total crimes: 1

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Polesworth West)CrimesRank (Polesworth West)CrimesRank (Polesworth West)
CurdworthNA NA789 1776 1
Atherstone CentralNA NA547 3570 2
Arley and WhitacreNA NA559 2529 4
FillongleyNA NA512 4548 3
DordonNA NA355 6425 5
Coleshill SouthNA NA433 5332 7
Atherstone NorthNA NA289 9346 6
HartshillNA NA347 7281 10
Hurley and Wood EndNA NA282 10289 8
Atherstone South and MancetterNA NA337 8282 9
KingsburyNA NA222 15245 11
Baddesley and GrendonNA NA263 11233 12
Coleshill NorthNA NA248 12222 13
Newton Regis and WartonNA NA233 13166 17
Polesworth EastNA NA229 14212 14
Water OrtonNA NA210 16194 15

Polesworth West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 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 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
November 20251
October 20252
August 20257
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20268
December 20257
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20256
July 20257
June 202511
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
March 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

High Crime Locations Polesworth West in February 2026

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lodge Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Miners Walk (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Fairfields Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dexter Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. St Leonards View (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dordon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whitehouse Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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