Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 0.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Meadow with total crimes: 10
  • Prescelly Close with total crimes: 9
  • Webb Street with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

    • 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 areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

  • 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 May 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)
Abbey229 12,977 12,647 1
Bede94 21,384 21,153 2
Camp Hill89 31,112 3915 3
Wem Brook66 7884 6903 4
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
Heath51 15568 15656 11
Bulkington26 17382 16353 16
Whitestone33 16254 17186 17

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202531
March 202540
February 202528
January 202533
December 202427
November 202414
October 202423
September 202428
August 202424
July 202419
June 202482
May 202425

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202525
March 202520
February 202510
January 202512
December 20249
November 202413
October 202417
September 202426
August 202446
July 202423
June 202458
May 202449

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

High Crime Locations Kingswood in May 2025

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

1. Kings Meadow (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Prescelly Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Webb Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Brendon Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Kings View (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Randle Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grove Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Robins Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cross Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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