What is the crime rate in Nuneaton and Bedworth?

As of February 2026, Nuneaton and Bedworth has a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,056 recorded offences.

How does Nuneaton and Bedworth rank nationally for crime?

Nuneaton and Bedworth ranks #135 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Nuneaton and Bedworth?

The most common crime type in Nuneaton and Bedworth is Violence and sexual offences with 364 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 34.5% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Nuneaton and Bedworth?

As of February 2026, Nuneaton and Bedworth has a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,056 recorded offences.

How does Nuneaton and Bedworth rank nationally for crime?

Nuneaton and Bedworth ranks #135 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Nuneaton and Bedworth?

The most common crime type in Nuneaton and Bedworth is Violence and sexual offences with 364 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 34.5% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Warwickshire Police Police

Nuneaton and Bedworth Crime Intelligence Report

Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 1,056 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.87 per 1,000 residents. This places Nuneaton and Bedworth at #135 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 6.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 1.6% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

1,056

trending_down -6.5% vs last month

Crime Rate

7.87per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#135of 331

By total crime volume

Warwickshire

#1rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 27 Robbery: 2	27
On or near Newdegate Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8 Anti-social behaviour: 7 Other theft: 2	8
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 15	15
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 13	13
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map	Anti-social behaviour: 7 Violence and sexual offences: 6	7
On or near Manse Close Map	Shoplifting: 12	12
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 12	12
On or near Parking Area Map	Criminal damage and arson: 11	11
On or near Stratford Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7 Bicycle theft: 1	7
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 8	8

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

1,056 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

364

34.5%

Anti-social Behaviour

216

20.5%

Vehicle Crime

8.1%

Shoplifting

7.5%

Criminal Damage & Arson

6.6%

Other Theft

4.8%

Burglary

4.7%

Public Order

4.5%

Other Crime

2.9%

Drug Offences

2.4%

Robbery

1.3%

Weapons Possession

1.0%

Bicycle Theft

0.7%

Theft from Person

0.4%

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Ward Safety Rankings

17 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Abbey	236	0.5
2	Bede	83	2.3
3	Bar Pool	73	4.4
4	Camp Hill	65	4.0
5	Arbury	57	1.2

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Whitestone	15	1.6
shield	Bulkington	30	7.2
shield	St Nicolas	40	1.5
shield	Slough	41	2.6
shield	Kingswood	43	0.4

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -6.5%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +1.6%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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