Crime Rate in Rugby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rugby

The total recorded crimes in Rugby, UK in February 2026 are around 654 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rugby crime rate of 5.72 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (243) incidents (-1.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (157) incidents (15.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (50) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
Rugby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 15
  • Park/Open Space 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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Rugby has recorded 654 crimes with crime rate of 5.72 ranking 209th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Warwick961 412,548 411,849 4
Stratford-on-Avon855 313,201 211,605 3
North Warwickshire437 26,026 35,840 2
Nuneaton and Bedworth1,056 115,685 113,532 1

Rugby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 243 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 157 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (247 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (136 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 262 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (153 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (279 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (188 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (275 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (156 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (313 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (208 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 301 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 181 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (294 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (226 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202621
December 202519
November 202518
October 202517
September 202515
August 202517
July 202518
June 202526
May 202530
April 202521
March 202521
February 202519

A total of 246 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202623
December 20256
November 202524
October 202526
September 202515
August 202525
July 202517
June 202520
May 202518
April 202521
March 202519
February 202522

A total of 135 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202611
December 202513
November 20259
October 202510
September 202512
August 202511
July 20259
June 202512
May 20253
April 202511
March 202513
February 202511

A total of 624 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202651
December 202544
November 202553
October 202550
September 202553
August 202548
July 202542
June 202548
May 202562
April 202532
March 202542
February 202553

A total of 311 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202613
December 202524
November 202536
October 202537
September 202518
August 202533
July 202522
June 202520
May 202522
April 202519
March 202519
February 202524

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20258
November 20254
October 20253
September 20256
August 20253
July 20253
June 20258
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 766 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202650
January 202658
December 202556
November 202563
October 202547
September 202557
August 202596
July 202554
June 202575
May 202561
April 202558
March 202553
February 202538

A total of 2103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 161.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026157
January 2026136
December 2025101
November 2025153
October 2025188
September 2025156
August 2025208
July 2025181
June 2025226
May 2025183
April 2025161
March 2025150
February 2025103

A total of 502 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202631
December 202548
November 202550
October 202529
September 202543
August 202541
July 202536
June 202540
May 202534
April 202548
March 202531
February 202541

A total of 651 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202645
December 202532
November 202553
October 202538
September 202549
August 202567
July 202565
June 202579
May 202554
April 202549
March 202551
February 202535

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20258
October 20254
September 20255
August 20257
July 20259
June 20259
May 20257
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 502 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202619
December 202534
November 202537
October 202541
September 202540
August 202542
July 202528
June 202540
May 202538
April 202563
March 202544
February 202546

A total of 3564 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 274.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 313 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026243
January 2026247
December 2025262
November 2025246
October 2025279
September 2025275
August 2025313
July 2025301
June 2025294
May 2025311
April 2025259
March 2025285
February 2025249

High Crime Locations Rugby in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Other theft1
2. Chapel Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. North Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person1
5. Bazzard Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

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