Crime Rate in Whitestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitestone

The total recorded crimes in Whitestone, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitestone crime rate of 3.59 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 Whitestone, encompassing approximately 9,182 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Whitestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barne Close with total crimes: 5
  • Birkdale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Veasey Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Whitestone?

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

  • Relative to Nuneaton and Bedworth:

    • In 2024, Whitestone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 254 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitestone recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

    • In 2023, Whitestone had fewer crimes than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 186 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitestone recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitestone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitestone has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 ranking 16th out of 16 in the Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK

In 2024, the total Whitestone crimes were 254. The crime rate of Whitestone in 2024 was 27.66 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitestone were around 186 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.26 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitestone)CrimesRank (Whitestone)CrimesRank (Whitestone)
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
Heath51 15568 15656 11
Bulkington26 17382 16353 16

Whitestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Whitestone in May 2025

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

1. Barne Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Birkdale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Veasey Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Blackthorn Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. St Andrews Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shakespeare Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Heart Of England Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Hoarestone Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Copsewood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Arden Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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