Crime Rate in Weddington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weddington

The total recorded crimes in Weddington, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weddington crime rate of 5.91 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 Weddington, encompassing approximately 8,968 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Weddington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nuneaton Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Milby Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Adderley Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Weddington?

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

  • Relative to Nuneaton and Bedworth:

    • In 2024, Weddington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 808 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Weddington had fewer crimes than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 573 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weddington recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weddington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weddington has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 5.91 ranking 14th out of 16 in the Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK

In 2024, the total Weddington crimes were 808. The crime rate of Weddington in 2024 was 90.09 (year) or 7.51 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weddington were around 573 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.89 (year) or 5.32 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weddington)CrimesRank (Weddington)CrimesRank (Weddington)
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
St Nicolas61 9703 14504 15
Slough60 10715 13607 13
Heath51 15568 15656 11
Bulkington26 17382 16353 16
Whitestone33 16254 17186 17

Weddington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202517
February 202513
January 20256
December 20244
November 202411
October 202421
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 202426
May 202429

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202519
March 202520
February 202520
January 202531
December 202421
November 202427
October 202425
September 202418
August 202416
July 202421
June 202454
May 202433

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
August 20241
July 20248
June 20248

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Weddington in May 2025

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

1. Nuneaton Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Milby Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Adderley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Norwich Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
5. Lionel Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lichfield Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Brookdale Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Castle Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Weddington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Shawe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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