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 May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Nicolas crime rate of 2.31 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
St Nicolas Crime Hotspots

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

  • Baskerville Road with total crimes: 7
  • Kilbury Close with total crimes: 5
  • Feathering Way with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

    • 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 areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

  • 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 May 2025 the St Nicolas has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Nicolas)CrimesRank (St Nicolas)CrimesRank (St Nicolas)
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
Slough60 10715 13607 13
Heath51 15568 15656 11
Bulkington26 17382 16353 16
Whitestone33 16254 17186 17

St Nicolas Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 202524
February 202516
January 202519
December 202424
November 202418
October 202414
September 202415
August 202410
July 202427
June 202458
May 202423

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202519
March 20256
February 20259
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations St Nicolas in May 2025

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

1. Baskerville Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Kilbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
3. Feathering Way (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Twill Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Saints Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pashmina Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Skelwith Rise (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Keswick Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1

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