Crime Rate in St Nicolas: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Nicolas

The total recorded crimes in St Nicolas, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Nicolas crime rate of 1.97 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 St Nicolas, encompassing approximately 26,457 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
St Nicolas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilbury Close with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Nicolas?

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

  • Relative to Nuneaton and Bedworth:

    • In 2024, St Nicolas demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 703 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Nicolas recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, St Nicolas had fewer crimes than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 504 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Nicolas recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Nicolas Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the St Nicolas has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 0.53 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK

In 2024, the total St Nicolas crimes were 703. The crime rate of St Nicolas in 2024 was 26.57 (year) or 2.21 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Nicolas were around 504 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.05 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking 15 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
Kingswood88 3940 4814 5
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
Heath46 13568 15656 11
Attleborough49 12789 11627 12
Slough39 15715 13607 13
Bulkington29 16382 16353 16
Whitestone13 17254 17186 17

St Nicolas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 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 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 202424
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202516
January 202519
December 202424
November 202418
October 202414
September 202415
August 202410
July 202427
June 202458
May 202423
April 202428

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations St Nicolas in March 2025

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

1. Kilbury Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Long Shoot (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crestwell Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pashmina Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Skelwith Rise (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oaston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Baskerville Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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