Crime Rate in Poplar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Poplar

The total recorded crimes in Poplar, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poplar crime rate of 1.18 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 Poplar, encompassing approximately 58,403 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Poplar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Treviscoe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Canalside with total crimes: 5
  • Wootton Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Poplar?

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

  • Relative to Nuneaton and Bedworth:

    • In 2024, Poplar demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 878 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Poplar witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

    • In 2023, Poplar had fewer crimes than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 702 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Poplar has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Poplar Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Poplar has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 1.51 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK

In 2024, the total Poplar crimes were 878. The crime rate of Poplar in 2024 was 15.03 (year) or 1.25 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Poplar were around 702 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.43 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Poplar)CrimesRank (Poplar)CrimesRank (Poplar)
Abbey229 12,977 12,647 1
Bede94 21,384 21,153 2
Camp Hill89 31,112 3915 3
Wem Brook66 7884 6903 4
Kingswood79 4940 4814 5
Galley Common56 12902 5672 10
Exhall70 5851 8710 8
Bar Pool57 11802 10787 6
Arbury55 13736 12723 7
Attleborough66 8789 11627 12
Weddington53 14808 9573 14
St Nicolas61 9703 14504 15
Slough60 10715 13607 13
Heath51 15568 15656 11
Bulkington26 17382 16353 16
Whitestone33 16254 17186 17

Poplar Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202522
March 202513
February 202517
January 202528
December 202418
November 202422
October 202423
September 202434
August 202431
July 202437
June 202460
May 202419

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202516
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
November 202410
October 202416
September 202413
August 202410
July 202418
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 202424
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Poplar in May 2025

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

1. Treviscoe Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Canalside (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wootton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Acacia Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sinclair Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Johnson Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mawnan Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hatters Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. East Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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