Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.40 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 128,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowling Green Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Hollyhurst with total crimes: 5

How safe is Heath?

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

  • Relative to Nuneaton and Bedworth:

    • In 2024, Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 568 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

    • In 2023, Heath had fewer crimes than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 656 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heath recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heath has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK

In 2024, the total Heath crimes were 568. The crime rate of Heath in 2024 was 9.35 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath were around 656 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.89 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)CrimesRank (Heath)
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
Poplar69 6878 7702 9
Arbury55 13736 12723 7
Attleborough66 8789 11627 12
Weddington53 14808 9573 14
St Nicolas61 9703 14504 15
Slough60 10715 13607 13
Bulkington26 17382 16353 16
Whitestone33 16254 17186 17

Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 202411
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
January 20252
November 20245
October 20248
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202519
February 202512
January 202515
December 202425
November 202411
October 202423
September 202417
August 202420
July 202412
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202420
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Heath in May 2025

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

1. Bowling Green Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Hospital Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Hollyhurst (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mcmahon Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hamilton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Smorrall Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Anderton Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Constance Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Blyth Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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