Crime Rate in Nuneaton and Bedworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nuneaton and Bedworth

The total recorded crimes in Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in May 2025 are around 1,214 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nuneaton and Bedworth crime rate of 9.05 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth, encompassing approximately 134,198 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (421) incidents (19.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (295) incidents (-10.61% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (-40.97% decrease)
Nuneaton and Bedworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stratford Street with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

Nuneaton and Bedworth Police Info:

Warwickshire Police

How safe is Nuneaton and Bedworth?

To understand the safety of Nuneaton and Bedworth, we need to analyze Nuneaton and Bedworth 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:

    • Nuneaton and Bedworth has recorded 15,685 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 116.88 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 85 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,532 crimes with a crime rate of 100.84, ranking it 120 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Warwickshire:

    • In 2024, Nuneaton and Bedworth reported a higher crime volume than the Warwickshire average, with 15,685 crimes compared to 11,338. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Nuneaton and Bedworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Warwickshire average, with 13,532 crimes compared to 10,166. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Nuneaton and Bedworth is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Nuneaton and Bedworth Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Abbey (229 crimes), and the safest, Bulkington (26 crimes), is 203 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Nuneaton and Bedworth.

Similarly, the area of Nuneaton Town Centre (229 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bulkington (26 crimes), with a difference of 203 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Nuneaton and Bedworth.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Abbey229
Bede94
Camp Hill89
Kingswood79
Exhall70

Safest Wards:

Arbury55
Weddington53
Heath51
Whitestone33
Bulkington26

Most Dangerous Areas:

Nuneaton Town Centre229
Bedworth Town94
Camp Hill89
Stockingford79
Ash Green & Keresley End70

Safest Areas:

Bermuda & Heath End55
Weddington & St Nicholas Park53
Bedworth Heath51
Whitestone33
Bulkington26

Nuneaton and Bedworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nuneaton and Bedworth has recorded 1,214 crimes with crime rate of 9.05 ranking 114th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2024, the total Nuneaton and Bedworth crimes were 15,685. The crime rate of Nuneaton and Bedworth in 2024 was 116.88 (year) or 9.74 (month) ranking it 85 danzarous in the UK. Nuneaton and Bedworth ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nuneaton and Bedworth were around 13,532 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.84 (year) or 8.40 (month) ranking 120 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Nuneaton and Bedworth

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Rugby829 59,230 58,002 5
Warwick1,083 412,548 411,849 4
Stratford-on-Avon1,168 313,201 211,605 3
North Warwickshire517 26,026 35,840 2

Nuneaton and Bedworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (421 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (295 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (351 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (330 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (392 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (282 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 392 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 202 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (411 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (193 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 432 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 176 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (340 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (196 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (394 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (231 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (412 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (249 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (392 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (275 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 466 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 256 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202528
March 202519
February 202529
January 202525
December 202421
November 202436
October 202428
September 202430
August 202424
July 202427

A total of 660 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202565
March 202561
February 202562
January 202563
December 202460
November 202462
October 202447
September 202458
August 202453
July 202475

A total of 839 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202590
March 202565
February 202562
January 202551
December 202467
November 202455
October 202474
September 202491
August 2024101
July 2024108

A total of 1134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 2025144
March 2025131
February 202595
January 2025103
December 202477
November 202476
October 202490
September 2024116
August 2024116
July 2024101

A total of 483 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202540
March 202540
February 202534
January 202542
December 202445
November 202438
October 202455
September 202444
August 202449
July 202453

A total of 138 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202517
March 202514
February 20255
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202415
September 202410
August 202410
July 202421

A total of 859 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202594
March 202576
February 202551
January 202569
December 202484
November 202489
October 202486
September 202465
August 202483
July 202488

A total of 4403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 400.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025421
April 2025351
March 2025392
February 2025392
January 2025411
December 2024432
November 2024340
October 2024394
September 2024412
August 2024392
July 2024466

A total of 938 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202594
March 202566
February 202557
January 202587
December 202478
November 202495
October 2024124
September 2024102
August 2024104
July 202465

A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 202411
July 20244

A total of 2685 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 244.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025295
April 2025330
March 2025282
February 2025202
January 2025193
December 2024176
November 2024196
October 2024231
September 2024249
August 2024275
July 2024256

A total of 127 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202518
February 202512
January 20257
December 202410
November 202413
October 20246
September 202418
August 202412
July 20249

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 356 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202539
March 202529
February 202526
January 202535
December 202440
November 202431
October 202432
September 202428
August 202430
July 202429

High Crime Locations Nuneaton and Bedworth in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Nuneaton and Bedworth postcode area is presented below.

1. Stratford Street (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Other crime2
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Newdegate Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Coventry Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour9
Theft from the person1
Shoplifting1

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