Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 0.83 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 Kingswood, encompassing approximately 105,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prescelly Close with total crimes: 6
  • Kings View with total crimes: 6
  • Malvern Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Kingswood?

To understand the safety of Kingswood, we need to analyze Kingswood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Nuneaton and Bedworth:

    • In 2024, Kingswood reported a higher crime volume than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 940 crimes compared to 923. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kingswood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 814 crimes compared to 796. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingswood witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Kingswood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kingswood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 0.55 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswood crimes were 940. The crime rate of Kingswood in 2024 was 24.33 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswood were around 814 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.35 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nuneaton and Bedworth)CrimesRank (Nuneaton and Bedworth)CrimesRank (Nuneaton and Bedworth)
Abbey248 12,977 12,647 1
Bede132 21,384 21,153 2
Camp Hill75 51,112 3915 3
Wem Brook75 4884 6903 4
Galley Common65 8902 5672 10
Bar Pool51 11802 10787 6
Arbury72 6736 12723 7
Poplar45 14878 7702 9
Exhall68 7851 8710 8
Weddington63 9808 9573 14
St Nicolas52 10703 14504 15
Heath46 13568 15656 11
Attleborough49 12789 11627 12
Slough39 15715 13607 13
Bulkington29 16382 16353 16
Whitestone13 17254 17186 17

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 317 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202510
January 202512
December 20249
November 202413
October 202417
September 202426
August 202446
July 202423
June 202458
May 202449
April 202434

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202420
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202528
January 202533
December 202427
November 202414
October 202423
September 202428
August 202424
July 202419
June 202482
May 202425
April 202432

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Kingswood in March 2025

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

1. Prescelly Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Kings View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
3. Malvern Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
4. Short Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
5. Westbury Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kings Meadow (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clent Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Paddiford Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitehouse Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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