Crime Rate in Rugby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rugby

The total recorded crimes in Rugby, UK in May 2025 are around 829 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rugby crime rate of 7.25 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 Rugby, encompassing approximately 114,363 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (311) incidents (20.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (183) incidents (13.66% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (93.75% increase)
Rugby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 17
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 15
  • Brafield Leys with total crimes: 12

How safe is Rugby?

To understand the safety of Rugby, we need to analyze Rugby crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Rugby has recorded 9,230 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 80.71 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 206 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,002 crimes with a crime rate of 69.97, ranking it 240 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Warwickshire:

    • In 2024, Rugby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Warwickshire average, with 9230 crimes compared to 11338.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rugby witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rugby had fewer crimes than the Warwickshire average, with 8,002 crimes compared to 10,166. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Rugby witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Rugby is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Warwickshire, Rugby has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Rugby Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Newbold and Brownsover (105 crimes), and the safest, Leam Valley (5 crimes), is 100 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Rugby.

Similarly, the area of Town South & School (108 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Eastlands (16 crimes), with a difference of 92 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rugby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newbold and Brownsover105
Benn103
Eastlands86
Admirals and Cawston74
Revel and Binley Woods64

Safest Wards:

Coton and Boughton34
Paddox23
Bilton21
Clifton, Newton and Churchover9
Leam Valley5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town South & School108
Brinklow, Wolvey & Churchover105
Town North & Newbold on Avon104
Brownsover90
Cawston & Long Lawford74

Safest Areas:

Houlton, Clifton & Brownsover North43
Dunchurch, Stretton-on-Dunsmore & Marton40
Overslade & Bilton39
Town East35
Eastlands16

Rugby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rugby has recorded 829 crimes with crime rate of 7.25 ranking 195th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2024, the total Rugby crimes were 9,230. The crime rate of Rugby in 2024 was 80.71 (year) or 6.73 (month) ranking it 206 danzarous in the UK. Rugby ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rugby were around 8,002 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.97 (year) or 5.83 (month) ranking 240 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Warwickshire, Rugby ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Rugby

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Warwick1,083 412,548 411,849 4
Stratford-on-Avon1,168 313,201 211,605 3
North Warwickshire517 26,026 35,840 2
Nuneaton and Bedworth1,214 115,685 113,532 1

Rugby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (311 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (183 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (259 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (161 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (285 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (150 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 249 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 103 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (250 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 283 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (240 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (95 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (225 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (100 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (213 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (97 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (282 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (116 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 305 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 131 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (490 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (218 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 608 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202563
March 202544
February 202546
January 202529
December 202421
November 202465
October 202447
September 202448
August 202436
July 202455
June 2024116

A total of 577 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202558
March 202553
February 202538
January 202529
December 202434
November 202446
October 202437
September 202437
August 202459
July 202453
June 202472

A total of 1519 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025183
April 2025161
March 2025150
February 2025103
January 202580
December 202485
November 202495
October 2024100
September 202497
August 2024116
July 2024131
June 2024218

A total of 3392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 282.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 490 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025311
April 2025259
March 2025285
February 2025249
January 2025250
December 2024283
November 2024240
October 2024225
September 2024213
August 2024282
July 2024305
June 2024490

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410

A total of 126 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 202513
February 202511
January 202511
December 202412
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202418

A total of 284 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202519
February 202522
January 202520
December 202422
November 202428
October 202424
September 202420
August 202423
July 202423
June 202444

A total of 316 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202521
March 202521
February 202519
January 202535
December 202433
November 202441
October 202421
September 202422
August 202417
July 202420
June 202436

A total of 715 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202549
March 202551
February 202535
January 202542
December 202450
November 202445
October 202448
September 202456
August 202453
July 202470
June 2024162

A total of 570 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202532
March 202542
February 202553
January 202537
December 202444
November 202439
October 202464
September 202439
August 202441
July 202451
June 202466

A total of 390 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202519
March 202519
February 202524
January 202526
December 202439
November 202433
October 202430
September 202436
August 202451
July 202435
June 202456

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 202414
June 20248

A total of 530 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202548
March 202531
February 202541
January 202533
December 202436
November 202437
October 202456
September 202438
August 202455
July 202449
June 202472

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Rugby in May 2025

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

1. Chapel Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
Drugs3
3. Brafield Leys (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
6. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Other crime1

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