Crime Rate in Water Orton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Water Orton

The total recorded crimes in Water Orton, North Warwickshire, UK in January 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Water Orton crime rate of 4.72 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Water Orton Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Pauls Court with total crimes: 2
  • Maud Road with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the North Warwickshire.

    • 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 areas in the North Warwickshire.

  • 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 January 2026 the Water Orton has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 4.72 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Water Orton)CrimesRank (Water Orton)CrimesRank (Water Orton)
Curdworth60 1789 1776 1
Atherstone Central54 2547 3570 2
Arley and Whitacre21 8559 2529 4
Fillongley19 10512 4548 3
Atherstone South and Mancetter35 3337 8282 9
Dordon33 4355 6425 5
Coleshill South24 7433 5332 7
Baddesley and Grendon27 5263 11233 12
Atherstone North14 12289 9346 6
Hartshill25 6347 7281 10
Hurley and Wood End17 11282 10289 8
Polesworth East20 9229 14212 14
Kingsbury10 15222 15245 11
Coleshill North8 16248 12222 13
Newton Regis and Warton7 17233 13166 17
Polesworth West13 14171 17190 16

Water Orton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Robbery incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20252
November 20259
October 20256
September 20257
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
August 20251
June 20253
March 20252

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20254
August 20252
July 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20252
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
June 20253

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Water Orton in January 2026

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

1. George Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. St Pauls Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Maud Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coleshill Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Mytton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marsh Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. New Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Long Leys Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Orton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Attleboro Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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