Crime Rate in Poplar: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Poplar

The total recorded crimes in Poplar, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Poplar crime rate of 1.46 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Poplar Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wootton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Treviscoe Close with total crimes: 6
  • Burns Walk with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Poplar has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Poplar)CrimesRank (Poplar)CrimesRank (Poplar)
Abbey243 12,977 12,647 1
Bede111 21,384 21,153 2
Camp Hill105 31,112 3915 3
Wem Brook90 5884 6903 4
Kingswood75 9940 4814 5
Exhall93 4851 8710 8
Galley Common72 10902 5672 10
Bar Pool86 6802 10787 6
Arbury78 8736 12723 7
Weddington68 11808 9573 14
Heath65 12568 15656 11
Attleborough60 14789 11627 12
Slough54 15715 13607 13
St Nicolas61 13703 14504 15
Bulkington49 16382 16353 16
Whitestone19 17254 17186 17

Poplar Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202526
May 202538
April 202522
March 202513
February 202517
January 202528
December 202418
November 202422
October 202423
September 202434
August 202431

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202520
May 202511
April 202516
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
November 202410
October 202416
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 202410
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Poplar in July 2025

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

1. Wootton Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Treviscoe Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Burns Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Rosemullion Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Coney Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Sinclair Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. East Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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