Crime Rate in Wem Brook: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wem Brook

The total recorded crimes in Wem Brook, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in July 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wem Brook crime rate of 5.35 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 Wem Brook, encompassing approximately 16,822 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Wem Brook Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cheverel Street with total crimes: 6
  • Franklin Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wem Brook?

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

  • Relative to Nuneaton and Bedworth:

    • In 2024, Wem Brook demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 884 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wem Brook witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

    • In 2023, Wem Brook experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 903 crimes compared to 796. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wem Brook witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wem Brook Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wem Brook has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 5.35 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK

In 2024, the total Wem Brook crimes were 884. The crime rate of Wem Brook in 2024 was 52.55 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wem Brook were around 903 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.68 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wem Brook)CrimesRank (Wem Brook)CrimesRank (Wem Brook)
Abbey243 12,977 12,647 1
Bede111 21,384 21,153 2
Camp Hill105 31,112 3915 3
Kingswood75 9940 4814 5
Exhall93 4851 8710 8
Galley Common72 10902 5672 10
Bar Pool86 6802 10787 6
Arbury78 8736 12723 7
Poplar85 7878 7702 9
Weddington68 11808 9573 14
Heath65 12568 15656 11
Attleborough60 14789 11627 12
Slough54 15715 13607 13
St Nicolas61 13703 14504 15
Bulkington49 16382 16353 16
Whitestone19 17254 17186 17

Wem Brook Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 202415
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202540
May 202528
April 202518
March 202528
February 202529
January 202535
December 202436
November 202415
October 202429
September 202436
August 202432

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202527
May 202514
April 202514
March 202520
February 202518
January 202516
December 20247
November 202415
October 202410
September 202417
August 202415

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wem Brook in July 2025

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

1. Coventry Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Cheverel Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Franklin Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Middlemarch Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Gipsy Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Red Deeps (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barton Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rose Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
9. Henry Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shepperton Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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